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Spalding's 
Athletic Library 

Anticipating the present ten- 
dency of the American people 
toward a healthful method of living 
and enjoyment, Spalding's Athletic 
Library was established in 1892 for 
the purpose of encouraging ath- 
letics in every form, not only by 
publishing the official rules and 
records pertaining to the various 
pastimes, but also by instructing, 
until to-day Spalding's Athletic 
Library is unique in its ovim par- 
ticular field and has been conceded 
the greatest educational series on 
athletic and physical training sub- 
jects that has ever been compiled. 
The publication of a distinct 
series of books devoted to athletic 
sports and pastimes and designed 
to occupy the premier place in 
America in its class was an early 
idea of Mr. A. G. Spalding, who 
was one of the first in America 
to publish a handbook devoted to 
athletic sports, Spalding's Official 
Base Ball Guide being the initial 
number, which was followed at intervals with other handbooks on the 
sports prominent in the '70s. 

Spalding's Athletic Library has had the advice and counsel of Mr. A. G. 
Spalding in all of its undertakings, and particularly in all books devoted 
to the national game. This applies especially to Spalding's Official 
Base Ball Guide and Spalding's Official Base Ball Record, both of which 
receive the personal attention of Mr. A. G. Spalding, owing to his early 
connection with the game as the leading pitcher of the champion Boston 
and Chicago teams of 1872-76. His interest does not stop, however, with 
matters pertaining to base ball; there is not a sport that Mr. Spalding 
does not make it his business to become familiar with, and that the 
Library will always maintain its premier place, with Mr. Spalding's able 
counsel at hand, goes without saying. 

The entire series since the issue of the first number has been under 
the direct personal supervision of Mr. James E. Sullivan, President 
of the American Sports Publishing Company, and the total series of 
consecutive numbers reach an aggregate of considerably over three 
hundred, included in which are many "annuals," that really constitute 
the history of their particular sport in America year by year, back copies 
of which are even now eagerly sought for, constituting as they do the 
really first authentic records of events and official rules that have ever 
been consecutively compiled. 

When Spalding's Athletic Library was founded, seventeen years ago, 
track and field athletics were practically unknown outside the larger 
colleges and a few athletic clubs in the leading cities, which gave occa- 
sional meets, when an entry list of 250 competitors was a subject of com- 
ment; golf was known only by a comparatively few persons; lawn tennis 
bad Bome vogue and base ball was practically the only established field 




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EDITORS OF SPALDING' S ATHLETIC LIBRARY 

sport, and that in a professional way; basket ball had just been invented; 
athletics for the schoolboy— and schoolgirl— were almost unknown, and 
an advocate of class contests in athletics in the schools could not get a 
hearing. To-day we find the greatest body of athletes in the world is 
the Public Schools Athletic League of Greater New York, which has had 
an entry list at its annual games of over two thousand, and in whose 
"elementary series" in base ball last year 106 schools competed for the 
trophy emblematic of the championship. 

While Spalding's Athletic Library cannot claim that the rapid growth 
of athletics in this country is due to it solely, the fact cannot be denied 
that the books have had a great deal to do with its encouragement, by 
printing the official rules and instructions for playing the various games 
at a nominal price, within the reach of everyone, with the sole object 
that its series might be complete and the one place where a person 
could look with absolute certainty for the particular book in which he 
might be interested. 

In selecting the editors and writers for the various books, the lead- 
ing authority in his particular line has been obtained, with the result 
that no collection of books on athletic subjects can compare with 
Spalding's Athletic Library for the prominence of the various authors 
and their ability to present their subjects in a thorough and practical 
manner. 

A short sketch of a few of those who have edited some of the lead- 
ing numbers of Spalding's Athletic Library is given herewith : 



JAMES E. SULLIVAN 

President American Sports Publishing Com- 
pany; entered the publishing house of Frank 
Leslie in 1878, and has been connected continu- 
ously with the publishing business since then 
and also as athletic editor of various New 
York papers; was a competing athlete; one of 
the organizers of the Amateur Athletic Union 
of the United States; has been actively on its 
board of governors since its organization until 
the present time, and President for two suc- 
cessive terms; has attended every champion- 
ship meeting in America since 1879 and has officiated in some capacity in 
connection with American amateur championships track and field games 
for nearly twenty-five years; assistant American director Olympic Games, 
Paris, 1900; director Pan-American Exposition athletic department, 1901; 
chief department physical culture Louisiana Purchase Exposition, St. 
Louis, 1904; secretary American Committee Olympic Games, at Athens, 
1906; honorary director of Athletics at Jamestown Exposition, 1907; secre- 
tary American Committee Olympic Games, at London, 1908; member of 
the Pastime A. C, New York; honorary member Missouri A. C, St. Louis; 
honorary member Olympic A. C, San Francisco; ex-president Pastime 
A. C, New Jersey A. C, Knickerbocker A. C; president Metropolitan 
Association of the A. A. U. for fifteen years; president Outdoor Recrea- 
tion League; with Dr. Luther H. Gulick organized the Public Schools 
Athletic League of New York, and is now chairman of its games commit- 
tee and member executive committee; was a pioneer in playground work 
and one of the organizers of the Outdoor Recreation League of New York ; 
appointed by President Roosevelt as special commissioner to the Olympic 
Games at Athens, 1906. and decorated by King George I. of the Hellenes 
(Greece) for his services in connection with the Olympic Games; ap- 
pointed special commissioner by President Roosevelt to the Olympic 
Games at London, 1908; appointed by Mayor McCIellan, 1908, as member 
of the Board of Education of Greater New York. 




EDITORS OF SPALDING'S ATHLETIC L IBRARY 

WALTER CAMP 

For quarter of a century Mr. Walter Camp 
of Yale has occupied a leading: position in col- 
lege athletics. It is immaterial what organiza- 
tion is suggested for college athletics, or for 
the betterment of conditions, insofar as college 
athletics is concerned. Mr. Camp has always 
played an important part in its conferences 
and the great interest in and high plane of 
^^Vf^^^^^''^ to-day. are undoubtedly due more 

tp Mr. Camp than to any other individual Mr 

ofl,i«««» 7^^ iu ^^"^P has probably written more on college 

athletics than any other writer and the leading papers and mag|! 
zines of America are always anxious to secure his expert opinion on foot 
ball, track and field athletics, base ball and rowing. Mr. Camp hTs gro^ 

^hni'L\^^^ t'^'^^"' ?"^ i^^ part of Yale's remfrkabie athletirs?steZ 
While he has been designated as the "Father of Foot Ball " it is a we^ 

of"?Ch?f *^* '^"ri"^ ^'' *=°"^^^ ^^^^^'^ M^- Camp was regarded as^ne 
of the best players that ever represented Yale on the base ball field so 
when we hear of Walter Camp as a foot ball expert we must also remem° 
ber his remarkable knowledge of the game of base ball, of whfch hT?s a 
great admirer. Mr. Camp has edited Spalding's OflFicial Foot Ball Guide 
since It was first published, and also the Spalding AthletL Library bSk 
H?A°.T^i°/'^^,?^* ?^"- '^^^P is certainly no man in AmericanTollSe 
ciLp «"al>fied to write for Spalding's Athletic Library than S 




DR. LUTHER HALSEY GULICK 

The leading exponent of physical training 
In America; one who has worked hard to im- 
press the value of physical training in the 
schools; when physical training was combined 

^ni'T^^''^^^'-''V ^\ *^^.^*- ^°">« Exposition in 
1904 Dr. Guhck played an important part in 
that congress; he received several awards for 
his good work and had many honors conferred 
upon him; he is the author of a great many 
books on the subject; it was Dr. Gulick, who 
nro.oT„v«^ *ir~^ ui- o u ^<=^^"^ ?n tl^e suggestion of James E. Sullivan 
organized the Public Schools Athletic League of Greater New York and 
was Its first Secretary; Dr. Gulick was also for several years Directo, of 





JOHN B. FOSTER 

Successor to the late Henry Chadwick 
( Father of Base Ball") as editor of Spald- 
ing s Official Base Ball Guide; sporting editor 
of the New York Evening Telegram; haa 
been in the newspaper business for many 
years and is recognized throughout America 
as a leading writer on the national game- a 
staunch supporter of organized base ball, 
his pen has always been used for the better* 
ment of the game. 



EDITORS OF SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY 




TIM MURNANE 

Base Ball editor of the Boston Globe and 
President of the New England Leagrue of 
Base Ball Clubs; one of the best known base 
ball men of the country; known from coast 
to coast; is a keen follower of the game and 
prominent in all its councils; nearly half a 
century ago was one of America's foremost 
players: knows the game thoroughly and 
writes from the point of view both of player 
and an official. 




HARRY PHILIP BURCHELL 

Sporting editor of the New York Times; 
graduate of the University of Pennsylvania; 
editor of Spalding's Official Lawn Tennis 
Annual; is an authority on the game; follows 
the movements of the players minutely and 
understands not only tennis but all other sub- 
jects that can be classed as athletics; no one 
is better qualified to edit this book than Mr. 
Burchell. 




GEORGE T. HEPBRON 

Former Young Men's Christian Association 
director; for many years an official of the 
Athletic League of Young Men's Christian 
Associations of North America ; was con- 
nected with Dr. Luther H. Gulick in Young 
Men's Christian Association work for over 
twelve years; became identified with basket 
ball when it was in its infancy and has fol- 
lowed it since, being recognized as the lead- 
ing exponent of the official rules; succeeded 
Dr. Gulick as editor of the Official Basket Ball 

Guide and also editor of the Spalding Athletic Library book on How to 

Play Basket Ball. 



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JAMES S. MITCHEL 

Former champion weight thrower; holder 
of numerous records, and is the winner of 
more championships than any other individual 
in the history of sport ; Mr. Mitchel is a close 
student of athletics and well qualified to write 
upon any topic connected with athletic sport; 
has been for years on the staff of tho New 
York Sun. 



EDITORS OF SPALDING' S ATHLETIC LIBRARY 



MICHAEL C. MURPHY 

The world's most famous athletic trainer; 
the champion athletes that he has developed 
for track and field sports, foot ball and base ball 
fields, would run into thousands; he became 
famous when at Yale University and has 
been particularly successful in developing 
what might be termed championship teams; 
his rare good judgment has placed him in an 
enviable position in the athletic world; now 
with the University of Pennsylvania ; dur- 
ing his career has trained only at two col- 
leges and one athletic club, Yale and the 
University o£ Pennsylvania and Detroit Athletic Club; his most recent 
triumph was that of training the famous American team of athletes 
that swept the field at the Olympic Games of 1908 at London. 





DR. C. WARD CRAMPTON 

Succeeded Dr. Gulick as director of physical 
training in the schools of Greater New York: 
as secretary of the Public Schools Athletic 
League is at the head of the most remarkable 
organization of its kind in the v/orld; is a 
practical athlete and gymnast himself, and 
has been for years connected with the physi- 
cal training system in the schools of Greater 
New York, having had charge of the Hi£:h 
School of Commerce. 




DR. GEORGE J. FISHER 

Has been connected with Y. M. C. A. work 
for many years as physical director at Cincin- 
nati and Brooklyn, where he made such a high 
reputation as organizer that he was chosen to 
succeed Dr. Luther H. Gulick as Secretary of 
the Athletic League of Y. M. C. A.'s of North 
America, when the latter resigned to take 
charge of the physical training in the Public 
Schools of Greater New York. 



DR. GEORGE ORTON 

On athletics, college athletics, particularly 
track and field, foot ball, soccer foot ball, and 
training of the youth, it would be hard to find 
one better qualified than Dr. Orton; has had 
the necessary athletic experience and the 
ability to impart that experience intelligently 
to the youth of the land; for years was the 
American, Britv^b ana Canadian champion 
runner. 



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FREDERICK R. TOOMBS 

A well known authority on skating', rowingr. 
boxing, racquets, and other athletic sports; 
was sporting editor of American Press Asso- 
ciation, New York; dramatic editor; is a law- 
yer and has served several terms as a member 
of Assembly of the Legislature of the State of 
New York; has written several novels and 
historical works. 



R. L. WELCH 

A resident of Chicago; the popularity of 
indoor base ball is chiefly due to his efforts; 
a player himself of no mean ability; a first- 
class organizer; he has followed the game of 
indoor base ball from its inception. 



DR. HENRY S. ANDERSON 

Has been connected with Yale University 
for years and is a recognized authority on 
gymnastics; is admitted to be one of the lead- 
ing authorities in America on gymnastic sub- 
jects; is the author of many books on physical 
training. 



CHARLES M. DANIELS 

Just the man to write an authoritative 
book on swimming; the fastest swimmer the 
world has ever known; member New York 
Athletic Club swimming team and an Olym- 
pic champion at Athens in 1906 and London, 
1908. In his book on Swimming, Champion 
Daniels describes just the methods one must 
use to become an expert swimmer. 

GUSTAVE BOJUS 

Mr. Bojus is most thoroughly qualified to 
write intelligently on all subjects pertaining 
to gymnastics and athletics; in his day one 
of America's most famous amateur athletes; 
has competed successfully in gymnastics and 
many other sports for the New York Turn 
Verein; for twenty years he has been prom- 
inent in teaching gymnastics and athletics; 
was responsible for the famous gymnastic 
championship teams of Columbia University; 
now with the Jersey City high achoolo. 



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CHARLES JACOBUS 

Admitted to be the "Father of Roque;" 
one of America's most expert players, win- 
ning the Olympic Championship at St. Louis 
in 1904; an ardent supporter of the game 
and follows it minutely, and much of the 
success of roque is due to his untiring efforts; 
certainly there is no one better qualified to 
write on this subject than Mr. Jacobus. 



DR. E. B. WAR MAN 

Well known as a physical training expert; 
was probably one of the first to enter the field 
and is the author of many books on the sub- 
ject; lectures extensively each year all over 
the country. 



W. J. CROMIE 

Now with the University of Pennsylvania; 
was formerly a Y. M. C. A. physical director; 
a keen student of all gymnastic matters; the 
author of many books on subjects pertaining 
to physical training. 



G. M. MARTIN 

By profession a physical director of the 
Young Men's Christian Association; a close 
student of all things gymnastic, and games 
for the classes in the gymnasium or cIuIm. 



PROF. SENAC 

A leader in the fencing world ; has main- 
tained a fencing school in New York for 
years and developed a great many cham- 
pions ; understands the science of fencing 
thoroughly and the benefits to be derived 
therefrom. 



SPALDING ATHIETIC LIBRARY 

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Group I. Base Bail 

No. 1 Spalding's Official Base Ball 

Guide. 
No. 202 How to Play Base Ball. 
No. 223 How to Bat. 
No. 232 How to Run Bases. 
No. 230 How to Pitch. 
No. 229 How to Catch. 
No. 225 How to Play First Base, 
No. 226 How to Play Second Base. 
No. 227 How to Play Third Base. 
No. 228 How to Play Shortstop. 
No. 224 How to Play the Outfield. 

How to Organize a Bate Ball 

Club. [League. 

How to Organize a Base Ball 

How to Manage a Base Ball 

Club. 
How toTrain a BaseBallTeam 
How to Captain a Base Ball 
How toUmpireaGame. [Team 
Technical Base Ball Terms. 
Ready Reckoner of Base Ball 
Percentages. 
BASE BALL AUXILIARIES 
No. lA Official Base Ball Record. 
No. 319 Minor League Base BallGuide 
No. 320 Official Book National League 

of Prof. Base Ball Clubs. 
No. 321 Official Handbook National 
Playground Ball Assn. 

Group II. Foot Ball 

No. 2 Spalding's Official Foot Ball 

Guide. 
No. 334 Code of the Foot Ball Rules. 
No. 324 How to Play Foot Ball. 
No. 2a Spalding's Official Soccer Foot 

Ball Guide. 
No. 286 How to Play Soccer. 



No. 
231. 



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No. 219. 



Base Ball Guide 

Base Ball Record 

Foot Ball Guide 

Soccer Foot Ball Guide 

Cricket Guide 

Lawn Tennis Annual 

Golf Guide 

Ice Hockey Guide 

Basket Ball Guide 

Bowling Guide 

Indoor Base Ball Guide 

Roller Polo Guide 

Athletic Almanac 

FOOT BALL AUXILIARY 

No. 332 Spalding's Official Canadian 

Foot Ball Guide. 

Group III. cricKet 

No. 3 Spalding's Official Cricket Guide. 
No. 277 Cricket and How to Play It. 

Group IV. Lawn Tennis 

No. 4 Spalding's Official Lawn Ten- 
nis Annual. 

No. 157 How to Play Lawn Tennis. 

No. 279 Strokes and Science of Lawn 
Tennis. 

Group V. Golf 

No. 5 Spalding's Official Golf Guide 
No. 276 How to Play Golf . 

Group VI. Hochey 

No. 6 Spalding's Official Ice Hockey 

Guide. 
No. 304 How to Play Ice Hockey. 
No. 154 Field Hockey. 

(Lawn Hockey. 
No. 188 < Parlor Hockey, 

(Garden Hockey. 
No. 180 Ring Hockey. 

HOCKEY AUXILIARY 
No. 256 Official Handbook Ontario 
Hockey Association. 

Group VII. Bashet Ball 

No. 7 Spalding's Official Basket 

Ball Guide. 
No. 193 How to Play Basket Ball. 
No. 318 Basket Ball Guide for Women. 

BASKET BALL AUXILIARY 
No. 323 Official Collegiate Basket Ball 

Handbook. 



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Miscellaneous Games 



€roup VIII. Bowling 

No. 8 Spalding's Ojfficial Bowling 
Guide. 

Group IX. Indoor Base Ball 

No. 9 Spalding's Official Indoor Base 
Ball Guide. 

Group X. Polo 

No. 10 Spalding's Official Roller Polo 

Guide. 
No. 129 Water Polo. 
No. 199 Equestrian Polo. 

Group XI. 

No. 201 Lacrosse. 

No. 322 Official Handbook U. S. Inter- 
collegiate Lacrosse League. 
No. 248 Archery. 
No. 138 Croquet. 
No. 271 Roque. 

(Racquets. 
No. 194 < Squash-Racquets, 

(Court Tennis. 
No. 13 Hand Ball. 
No. 167 Quoits, 
No. 170 Push Ball. 
No. 14 Curling. 
No. 207 Lawn Bowls. 
No. 188 Lawn Games. 
No. 189 Children's Games. 

Group XII. Athletics 

No. 12 Spaldiiig's Official Athletic 

Almanac. 

No. 27 College Athletics. 

No. 182 All Around Athletics. 

No. 156 Athletes' Guide. 

No. 87 Athletic Primer. 

No. 273 Olympic Games at Athens.1906 

No. 252 How to Sprint. 

No. 255 How to Run 100 Yards. 

No. 174 Distance and Cross Country 

Running. [Thrower. 

No. 259 How to Become a Weight 

No. 55 Official Sporting Rules, [boys. 

No. 246 Athletic Training for School- 



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No. 311 Amateur Athletic Union Offi- 
cial Handbook. [book. 
Intercollegiate Official Hand- 
Y. M. C. A. Official Handbook. 
Public Schools Athletic 
League Official Handbook. 
No. 314 Public Schools Athletic 
League Official Handbook 
— Girls' Branch. 
Official Handbook New York 
Interscholastic Athletic 
Association. 
Marathon Running. 
Schoolyard Athletics. 



No. 316 
No. 302 
No. 313 



No. 308 



No. 317 
No. 331 



Athletic 
Acconiplishmeots 

How to Swim. 

Speed Swimming. 

How to Row. 

How to Become a Skater. 

How to Train for Bicycling. 

Canoeing. 

Roller Skating Guide. 

Manly Sports 

( By Breck.) 
Boxing. 

Fencing. ( By Senac.) 
Wrestling. 
How to Wrestle. 
Ground Tumbling. 
Jiu Jitsu. 

How to Swing Indian Clubs. 
Dumb Bell Exercises. 
Indian Clubs and Dumb Bells. 
Medicine Ball Exercises. 
Pulley Weight Exercises. 
How to Punch the Bag. 
Tumbling for Amateurs. 
Professional Wrestling. 

Group XV. Gymnastics 

No. 104 Grading of Gymnastic Exer- 
cises. [Dumb Bell Drills. 
Graded Calisthenics and 
Barnjum Bar Bell Drill. 
Indoor and Outdoor Gym- 
nastic Games. 
How to Become a Gymnast, 
Fancy Dumb Bell and March- 
ing Drills. [Apparatus. 
Pyramid Building Without 
Exercises on the Parallel Bars. 
Pyramid Building with 
Wands, Chairs and Ladders 
GYMNASTIC AUXILIARY 
No. 333 Official Handbook I. C. A. A. 
Gymnasts of America. 

Group XVI. Physical culture 

No. 161 Ten Minutes' E x e r c i s e for 
Busy Men. [giene. 

Physical Education and Hy- 
Scientific Physical Training 

and Care of the Body. 
Physical Training Simplified. 
Hints on Health. 
285 Health Answers. 
Muscle Building. [ning. 

School Tactics and Maze Run- 
Tensing Exercises, [nasties. 
Health by Muscular Gym- 
Indigestion Treated by Gym- 
Get Well; Keep Well, [nasties. 
Twenty-Minute Exercises. 
Physical Training for the 
School and Class Room. 



Group XIII. 

No. 177 
No. 296 
No. 128 
No, 209 
No. 178 
No. 23 
No. 282 

Group XIV. 

No. 18 Fencing. 

No. 162 

No. 165 

No. 140 

No. 236 

No. 102 

No. 233 

No. 166 

No. 200 

No, 143 

No. 262 

No. 29 

No. 191 

No. 289 

No. 326 



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No. 254 
No. 158 

No. 124 
No. 287 

No. 327 
No. 328 
No. 329 



No. 208 
No. 149 

No. 142 
No. 185 
No. 213 
No. 238 
No. 234 
No. 261 
No. 285 
No. 288 
No. 290 
No. 325 
No. 330 



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Group I. Base Ball 

No. 1— SpnMing's Official 
Base Ball Guide. 

The leading Base Ball 
annual of the country, and 
the official authority of 
the game. Contains the 
official playing rules, with 
an explanatory index of the 
rules compiled by Mr. A. G. 
Spalding; pictures of all 
the teams in the National, 



American and minor leagues ; re- 
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No. 202— Ho^ to I'lar Base 
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Edited by Tim Murnan*. New and 
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No. 223— How to But. 

There is no better way of becoming 
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Numerous illustrations. Price 10 cents. 

No. 232— HoTT to Hun the 
, Baeies. 

This book gives clear and concise 
directions for excelling as a base run- 
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Illustrated. Price 10 cents. 
No. 23U— How to Pitch. 

A new, up-to-date book. Its contents 
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pitchers are shown. Price 10 cents. 
No. 229— How to Catoh. 

Every boy who has hopes of being a 
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Pictures of all the noted catchers in 
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No. 225— How to Pluy First 
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Illustrated with pictures of all the 
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No. 22G— How to Play Second 
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The ideas of the best second basemen 
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No. 227— How to Play Third 
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No. 22S— How to Play Short- 
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JJo. 231— How to Coach; How 
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No 219— Ready Reckoner of 
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To supply a demand for a book which 
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B\SK BALL, AlISlLIARIBS. 



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The minors' own guide. Edited by 
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No. 32U— OfHcial Handbook 
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Cliihs. 

Contains the Constitution, By-Laws. 
Official Rules. Averages, and schedule 
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No. 321— Official Handbook 
National Play«rround Bull 
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This game is specially adapted for 
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Price 10 cents. 



Group II. Foot Ball 

No. 2— SpuldinK's Official 
Foot Bull Guide. 

Edited by Walter Camp. 
Contains the new rules, 
with diagram of field; All- 
America teams as selected 
by the leading authorities; 
reviews of the game from 
various sections of the 
country; scores; pictures. 
Price 10 cents. 
No. 3.14— Code of the Foot 
Ball Rules. 
This book is meant for the use of 
Officials, to help them to refresh their 
memories before a game and to afford 
them a quick means of ascertaining a 
point during a game. It also gives a 
ready means of finding a rule in the 
Official Rule Book, and is of great help 
to a pl.^yer in studying the Rules. 
Compiled by C.W. Short, Harvard, 1908. 
Price 10 cents. 

No. 324— How to Play Foot 
Ball. 

Edited by Walter Camp, of Yale. 
Everything that a beginner wants to 
know and many points that an expert 
will be glad to learn. Snapshots of 
leading teams and players in action, 
with comments by Walter Camp. 
Price 10 cents. 

No. 2A— Spuldine's Official 
Association Soccer Foot 
Ball Guide. 

A complete and up-to-' 
date guide to the "'Soccer" 
game in the United States, 
containing instructions for 
playing tltfe game, official 
rules, and interesting 
news from all parts of the 

.•niintrv- Ilhistrated. Ppiro 





No. 2SG— How to Play Soc- 
cer. •! 
How each position should be played. 
written by the best player in England 
in his respective position, and illus- 
trated with full-page photographs of 
players in action. Price 10 cents. 

FOOT BALL AUXILIARIES. 
No. 33^— Spaldlne'B Official 
Canadian Foot Ball 

Guide. 

The official book of the game in Can- 
ada. Price 10 cents. 

Group in. Cricket 

No. :t— SpaldiuK'a Official 
Cricket Guide. 

The most complete year 
book of the game that has 
ever been published in 
America. Reports of 
special matches, official 
rules and pictures of all 
the leading teams. Price 
10 cents. 

No. 277— Cricket; and Ho'W 
to Play it. 

By Prince Ranjitsinhji. The game 
described concisely and illustrated with 
full-pape pictures posed especially for 
this book. Price 10 cents. 




Group IV. 



Lawn 
Tennis 




No. 4— Spaldins'a Official 
Lawn Tennis Annual. 

Contents include reports 
of all important tourna- 
ments; official ranking 
from 1885 to date; laws of 
awn tennis; instructions 
for handicapping; deci- 
sions on doubtful points: 
management of touma- 

ments; directory of clubs; 

ing out and keeping a court. Illusi 
trated. Price 10 cents. 

No. I.'i7— How to Play Lawn 
Tennis. 

A complete description of lawn ten- 
nis; a lesson for beginners and direc- 
tions telling how to make the most im- 
portant strokes. Illustrated. Price 
10 cents. 



By P. A. Vaile, a leading authority 
on the game in Great Britain. Every 
stroke in the game is accurately illus- 
trated and analyzed by the author. 
Price 10 cents. 



Golf 



Group V. 

No. .'>— Spnldins's 
Golf Guide. 

Contains records of all 
important tournaments, 
articles on the game in 
various sections of the 
country, pictures of prom- 
inent players, official play- 
ing rules and general 
items of interest. Price 
10 cents. 



No. 27C— How to Play Golf, 

By James Braid and Harry Vardon, 
the world's two-greatest players telL 
how they play the game, with numer 




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Group VI. Hockey 

No. C<»S pa 1«1 lug's Official Ice 
Hockey Guide. 

The official year book of 
the pame. Contains the 
official rules, pictures of 
leading teams and players, 
records, review of the 
season, reports from dif" 
ferent sections of the 
United States and Canada. 
Price 10 cents. 

Ko. ;j«)4— How to Play Ice 
Hookey. 

Con.tains a description of the duties 
of each player. Illustrated. Price 10 
cents. 



No. 154— Field Hockey. 

Prominent in the sports at Vassar. 
Smith. Wellesley. BrynMawrand other 
leading: colleges. Price 10 cents. 

No. TWfS — Lawn Hockey. 
I'nrlop Hockey, Garden 
Hookey. 

Containing the rules for each fifame. 
Illustrated. Price 10 cents. 

No. ISO— Ring Hockey. 

A new game for the gymnasium. 
Exciting as basket ball. Price 10 cents. 

HOCKEY AlAILIARY. 
No. :i5U— OlHoial Handbook 
of the Ontario Hockey 
Association. 

Contains the official rules of the 
Association, constitution, rules of com- 
petition, list of officers, and pictures of 
leading players. Price 10 cents. 



Group VIII. Bowling 



Group VII. 



Basket 
Ball 




No. 7— Spalding's OHicial 
Basket Ilall Gnide. 

Edited by George T. 
Hepbron. Contains the 
revised official rules, de- 
cisions on disputed points. 
records of prominent 
teams, reports on the game 
from various parts of the 
country. Illustrated. Price 
10 cents. 

No. lO.t— How to Play Basket 
Ball. 

By G. T. Hepbron. editor of the 
Official Basket Ball Guide. Illustrated 
with scenes of action. Price 10 cents. 

No. ."^IS— Official Basket Ball 
Guide for \Vonien. 

Edited by Miss Senda Berenson. of 
Smith College. Contains the official 
playing rules and special articles on 
the game by prominent authorities. 
Illustrated. Price 10 cents. 

BASKET BALL, AUXILIARY. 
No. 323— ColIeKiate Basket 
Ball Handbook. 

The official publication of the Colle- 
giate Basket Ball Association. Con- 
tains the official rules, records. All- 
America selections, reviews, and pic- 
tures. Edited by H. A. Fisher, of 
iin.i u:. D.:../> in ^ont„ 



No. S— Spalding's Oincial 
Bowling Guide. 

The contents include: I 
diagrams of effective de- j 
liveries; hints to begin- 
how to score: official ! 
?s; spares, how they 
made: rules for cocked 
hat, quintet, cocked hat 
and feather, battle game, 
etc. Price 10 cents. 




Group IX. 



Indoor 
Base Ball 



Ko. »— Spalding's Ollloial Ii 
door Base Ball Guide. 

America's national game ] 
is now vieing with other 
indoor games as a winter | 
pastime. This book con- 
tains the playing rules. 
pictures of leading teams, 
and interesting articles on 
the game by leading au- 
thorities on the subject. 
Price 10 cents. 




Group X. 



Polo 




No. lo— Spalding's 
Official Roller 
l>olu Guide. 

Edited by J. C. Morse. 
A full description of the 
game; official rules, re- 
cords; pictures of promi- 
nent players. Price IC cents 
^o. 129— Water Polo. 

The contents of this book treat of 
every detail, the individual work of the 
players, the practice of the team, how 
to throw the ball, with illustrations and 
many valuable hints. Price 10 cents. 
\o. 11)0— Eciuestrlnn Polo. 

Compiled by H. L. Fitzpatrick of the 
New York Sun. Illustrated with por- 
traits of leading players, and contains 
most useful information for polo play- 
ers. Price 10 cents. 

-, ___ Miscellane- 
GroupXI. ous Games 

\o. 201 — Lacrosse. 

Every position is thoroughly ex- 
plained in a most simple and concise 
manner, rendering it the best manual 
of the game ever published. Illus- 
trated with numerous snapshots of im- 
portant plays. Price 10 cents. 
No. 322— Official Handbook 
I'. S. Inter-Collegiate La- 
crosse League. 

Contains the constitution, by-laws, 
playingrules.listof officers and records 
of the association. Price 10 cents. 

>o. 271— Spalding's Official 
Roque Guide. 

The official publication of the Na- 
tional Koque Association of America. 
Contains a description of the courts 
and their construction, diagrams, illus- 
trations, rules and valuable informa- 
tion. Price 10 cents. 

No. 13.S— Spalding's Official 
Croquet Guide 

Contains directions for playing, dia- 
grams of important strokes, description 
of grounds, instructions for the begin- 
ner, terms used in the game, and the 



No. 248 — Archery. 

A new and up-to-date book on this 
fascinating pastime. The several 
varieties of archery; instructions for 
shooting: how to select implements; 
how to score: and a great deal of inter- 
esting information. Illustrated. Price 
10 cents. 

No. 104 — Racquets, Sqnash- 
Racquets and Court Ten- 
nis. 

How to play each game is thoroughly 
explained, and all the difficult strokes 
shown by special photographs taken 
especially for this book. Contains the 
official ruleo for each game. Price 10 
cents. 
No. 1G7— Qnoits. 

Contains a description of the plays 
used by experts and the official rules. 
Illustrated. Price 10 cents. 

No. 170— Push Ball. 

This book contains the official rules 
and a sketch of the game; illustrated. 
Price 10 cents. 



By the world's champion, Michael 
Egan. Every play is thoroughly ex- 
plained by text and diagram. Illus- 
trated. Price 10 cents. 
No. 14— Curling. 

A short history of this famous Scot- 
tish pastime, with instructions for 
play, rules of the game, definitions of 
■terms and diagrams of different shots. 
Price 10 cents. 

No. 207— Bowling on the 
Green; or. Lawn BoTvIs. 

How to construct a green; how to 
play the game, and the official rules 
of the Scottish Bowling Association. 
Illustrated. Price 10 cents. 
No. 180— Children's Oamea. 

These games are intended for use at 
recesses, and all but the team games 
have been adapted to large classes. 
Suitable for children from three to 
eight years, and include a great variety. 
Price 10 cents. 
No. IsS— La^TH Games. 

Lawn Hockey, Garden Hockey, Hand 
Tennis. Tether Tennis: also Volley 
Ball. Parlor Hockey, Badminton, Bas- 
ket Goal. Price 10 cents. 

Group Xn. Athletics 

No. 12— Spalding's Official 
Athletic Almanac. 

Compiled by J. E. Sulli- 
van, President of the Ama- 
teur Athletic Union. The 
only annual publication 
now issued that contains 
a complete list of amateur 
best-on-records; intercol- I 
legiate, swimming, inter- 1 
scholastic, English, Irish, 
Swedish, Continental, South African, 
Australasian; numerous photos of in- 
dividual athletes and leading athletic 
teams. Price 10 cents. 

No. 27— College Athletics. 

M. C. Murphy, the well-known ath- 
letic trainer, now with Pennsylvania, 
the author of this book, has written it 
especially for the schoolboy and college 
man, but it is invaluable for the athlete 
who wishes to excel in any branch of 
athletic sport; profusely illustrated. 




Scotch. 



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No. 182— All-Aronnd Ath- 
letics. 

Gives- in full the method of scoring 
the All-Around Championship; how to 
train for the AU-Around Champion- 
ship. Illustrated. Price 10 cents. 

No. 15«— Athlete's Gnide. 

Full instructions for the beginner, 
telling how to sprint, hurdle, jump and 
throw weights, general hints on train- 
ing: valuable advice to beginners and 
important A. A. U. rules and their ex- 
planations, while the pictures comprise 
many scenes of champions in action. 
Price 10 cents. 

No. 273— The Olympic Games 
at Athens. 

A complete account of the Olympic 
Games of 1906, at Athens, the greatest 
International Athletic Contest ever 
held. Compiled by J. E. Sullivan, 
Special United States Commissioner to 
the Olympic Games. Price 10 cents. 

No. 87- Athletic Priiner. 

Edited by J. E. Sullivan. President 
of the Amateur Athletic Union. Tells 
how to organize an athletic club, how 
to conduct an athletic meeting, and 
gives rules for the government of ath- 
letic meetings; contents also include 
directions for laying out athletic 
grounds, and a very instructive article 
on training. Price 10 cents. 

No. 252— Ho'tT to Sprint. 

Every athlete who aspires to be a 
sprinter can study this book to advan- 
tage. Price 10 cents. 

No. 265— HoTT to Ran 100 
Yards. 

By J. W. Morton, the noted British 
champion. Many of Mr. Morton's 
methods of training are novel to 
American athletes, but his success is 
the best tribute to their worth. Illus- 
trated. Price 10 cents. 

No. 174— Distance and Cross- 
country Running. 

By George Orton, the famous Uni- 
versity of Pennsylvania runner. The 
quarter, half, mile, the longer dis- 
tances, and cross-country running and 
steeplechasing, with instructions for 
training; pictures of leading athletes 
in action, with comments by the editor. 
Price 10 cents. 

No. 259— Weieht Throwlngr. 

Probably no other man in the world 
has had the varied and long experience 
of James S. Mitchel, the author, in the 
weight throwing department of ath- 
letics. The book gives valuable infor- 
mation not only for the novice, but for 
the expert as well. Price 10 cents. 

No. 246— Athletic Training 
for Schoolboys. 

By Geo. W. Orton. Each event in the 
intercollegiate programme is treated 
of separately. Price 10 cents. 

9lO. 55— Official Sportins 
Rales. 

Contains rules not found in other 
publications for the government of 
many sports; rules for wrestling, 
shuffleboard, snowshoeing. profes- 
sional racing, pigeon shooting, dog 
racing, pistol and revolver shooting, 
British water polo rules, Rugby foot 



ATHLETIC AUXILIARIES. 

No. 311— Official Handbook 
of the A.A.U. 

The A. A. U. is the governing body 
of athletes in the United States of 
America, and all games must be held 
under its rules, which are exclusively 
published in this handbook, and a copy 
should be in the hands of every athlete 
and every club officer in America. 
Also includes a very interesting article 
on "The Growth of American Ath- 
letics," and a short biography of each 
member of the Board of Governors. 
Price 10 cents. 

No. 31(>— Official Intercolle- 
eiate A. A. A. A. Handbook. 

Contains constitution, by-laws, and 
laws of athletics; records from 1876 to 
date. Price 10 cents. 

So. 308- Official Handbook 
New York Inter.schol- 
antic Athletic Associa- 
tion. 

Contains the Association's records, 
constitution and by-laws and other 
information. Price 10 cents. 

No. 3<I2— Official Y.M.C.A. 
Handbook. 

Contains the official rules governing 
all sports under the jurisdiction of the 
Y. M. C. A., official Y. M. C. A. scoring 
tables, pentathlon rules, pictures of 
leading Y. M. C. A athletes. Price 
10 cents. 

No. 313— Offleiul Handbook 
of the Public Schools 
Athletic League. 

Edited by Dr. C. Ward Crampton, 
director of physical education in the 
Public Schools of Greater New York. 
Illustrated. Price 10 cents. 

No. 314— Official Handbook 
Girls' lirniicli of the 
I'ublic Schools Athletic 
League. 

The official publication. Contains: 
constitution and by-laws, list of offi- 
cers, donors, founders, life and annual 
members, reports and illustrations. 
Price 10 cents. 



By J. E. Sullivan. President Amateur 
Athletic Union and member of Board 
of Education of Greater New York. An 
invaluable handbook for the teacher 
and the pupil. Gives a systematic 
plan for conducting school athletic con- 
tests and instructs how to prepare for 
the various events. Illustrated. Price 
10 cents. 

No. 317— Marathon Running. 

A new and up-to-date book on this 
popular pastime. Contains pictures 
of the leading Marathon runners, 
methods of training, and best times 
made in various Marathon events. 
Price 10 cents. 



Group Xin. Athletic 
Accomplishments 

No. 177— HoTV to Swim. 

Will interest the expert as well as 
the novice; the illustrations were made 
from photographs especially posed, 
showing the swimmer in clear water; 
a valuable feature is the series of 
"land drill " exercises for the beginner. 



No. 128— How to Row. 

By E. J. Giannini, of the New York 
Athletic Club, one of America's most 
famous amateur oarsmen and cham- 
pions. Shows how to hold the oars, 
the finish of the stroke and other valu- 
able information. Price 10 cents. 
No. 2»(>— Speed SwlmminB. 

By Champion C. M. Daniels of the 
New York Athletic Club team, holder 
of numerous American records, and the 
best swimmer in America qualified to 
write on the subject. Any boy should 
be able to increase his speed in the 
water after reading Champion Daniels' 
instructions on the subject. Price 10 
cents. 
No. 23 — Canoeing:. 

Paddling, sailing, cruising and rac- 
ing canoes and their uses; with hints 
on rig and management; the choice of 
a canoe; sailing canoes, racing regula- 
tions: canoeing and camping. Fully 
illustrated. Price 10 cents. 



Contains advice for beginners; how 
to beco-Tie a figure skater, showing how 
to do all the different tricks of the best 
figure skaters. Pictures of prominent 
skaters and numerous diagrams. Price 
10 cents. 

No. 2S2— Official Roller Skat- 
ing- Guide. 

Directions for becoming a fancy and 
trick roller skater, and rules for roller 
skating. Pictures of prominent trick 
skaters in action. Price 10 cents. 

No. 17S— How to Train for 
Dicycling. 

Gives methods of the best riders 
when training for long or short distance 
races; hints on training. Revised and 
up-to-date in every particular. Price 
10 cents. 

Group XIV. Ks 

No, 140— Wrestling. 

Catch-as-catch-can style. Seventy 
illustrations of the different holds, pho- 
tographed especially and so described 
that anybody can with little effort learn 
every one. Price 10 cents. 

No. 18— Fencing. 

By Dr. Edward Breck, of BostotH 
editor of The Swordsman, a promi»- 
nent amateur fencer. A book that has 
stood the test of time, and is universally 
acknowledged to be a standard work. 
Illustrated. Price 10 cents. 
No. 1G2— Boxing Guide. 

Contains over 70 pages of illustrations 
showing all the latest blows, posed 
especially for this book under the super, 
vision of a well-known instructor of 
boxing, who makes a specialty of teach- 
ing and knows how to impart his 
knowledge. Price 10 cents. 

No. 165— The Art of Fencing 

By Regis and Louis Senac, of New 
York, famous instructors and leading 
authorities on the subject. Gives in 
detail how every move should be made. 
Price 10 cents. 

No. 236— How to Wrestle. 

The most complete and up-to^late 
book on wrestling ever published. 
Edited by F. R. Toombs, and devoted 
principally to special poses and illustra- 
tions by George Hackenschmidt. the. 



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No. 102— Ground TunibllnB. 

Any boy. by reading this book and 
foUowing the instructions, can become 
proficient. Price 10 cents. 

No. 28l>— Tumbline: tor Ama- 
tenrs. 

Specially compiled for amateurs by 
Dr. James T. Gwathmey. Every variety 
of the pastime explained by text and 
pictures, over IC'O different positions 
being: shown. Price 10 cents. 

No, I'Jl— HoiT to Punch the 
Dug. 

The best treatise on bag punching 
that has ever been printed. Every va- 
riety of blow used in training is shown 
and explained, with a chapter on fancy 
bag punching by a well-known theatri- 
cal bag puncher. Price 10 cents. 

No. 143— Indian Cluba and 
Dumb-Bells. 

By America's amateur champion club 
swinger. J. H. Dougherty. It is clearly 
illustrated, by which any novice can 
become an expert. Price 10 cents. 

No. 200— Dumb-Bells. 

The best work on dumb-bells that 
has ever been offered. By Prof. G. 
Bojus. of New York. Contains 200 
photographs. Should be in the hands 
of every teacher and pupil of physical 
culture, and is invaluable for home 
exercise. Price 10 cents. 



Ball Ex- 



No. 2G2— Medici 
erciaes. 

A series of plain and practical exer- 
cises with the medicine ball, suitable 
for boys and girls, business and profes- 
sional men. in and out of gymnasium. 
Price 10 cents. 

No. 29— Pulley Weight Exer- 

CiNCS. 

By Dr. Henry S. Anderson, instructor 
in heavy gymnastics Yale gymnasium. 
In conjunction with a chest machine 
anyone with this book can become 
perfectly developed. Price 10 cents. 

No. 233— Jiu Jltsn. 

Each move thoroughly explained and 
illustrated with numerous full-page 
pictures of Messrs. A. Minami and K. 
Koyama, two of the most famous ex- 
ponents of the art of Jiu Jitsu, who 
posed especially for this book. Price 
10 cents. 



By Prof. E. B. Warman. By follow- 
ing the directions carefully anyone can 
become an expert. Price 10 cents. 

No. 320 — Profe.s.sional >Vrest- 



A book devoted to the catch-as-catch- 
can style; illustrated with half-tone 
pictures showing the different holds 
used by Frank Gotch, champion catch- 
as-catch-can wrestler of the world. 
Posed by Dr. Roller and Charles Postl. 
By Ed. W. Smith. Sporting Editor of 
the Chicago American. Price 10 cents. 

Group XV. Gymnastics 

No. 104— The Grading of 
Gymnastic Exercises. 

By G. M. Martin. A book that should 
be in the hands of every physical direc- 
tor of the Y. M. C. A., school, club, col- 
Icira. ate. Price 10 cento. 



No. 214— Graded Calisthen- 
ics and Ounib-Dell Drills. 

For years it has been the custom in 
most gymnasiums of memorizing a set 
drill, which was never varied. Conse- 
quently the beginner was given the 
same kind and amount as the older 
member. With a view to giving uni- 
formity the present treatise is at- 
tempted. Price 10 cents. 

No. 2S4— Barnjum Bar Bell 
Drill. 

Edited by Dr. R. Tait McKenzie. 
Director Physical Training, University 
of Pennsylvania. Profusely illustrated. 
Price 10 cents. 

No. 158 — Indoor and Outdoor 
Gyiiinastic Games. 

A book that will prove valuable to in- 
door and outdoor gymnasiums, schools, 
outings and gatherings where there 
are a number to be amused. Price 10 
cents. 

No. 124— How to Become a 
Gymnast. 

By Robert Stoll, of the New York 
A. C., the American champion on the 
flying rings from 1885 to 1892. Any boy 
can easily become proficient with a 
little practice. Price 10 cents. 



All concede that games and recreative 
exercises during the adolescent period 
are preferable to set drills and monoton- 
ous movements. These drills, whilede- 
signed primarily for boys, can be used 
successfully with girls and men and 
women. Profusely illustrated. Price 
10 cents. 

No. :t27— Pyramid Building 
Without Apparatus. 

By W. J. Cromie, Instructor of 
Gymnastics. University of Pennsyl- 
vania. With illustrations showing 
many different combinations. This 
book should be in the hands of all gym- 
nasium instructors. Price 10 Cents. 



By W. J. Cromie. Every gymnast 
should procure a copy of this book. 
Illustrated with cuts showing many 
novel exercises. Price 10 cents. 

No. 32!» — I'yrnmid Building 
■»vitlt Chairs, AVands and 
Liadders. 

By W. J. Cromie. Illustrated with 
half-tone photopraphs showing many 
interesting combinations. Price 10 
cents. 

GYMNASTIC AUXILIARY. 
No. 33."?- Official Hantlbook 
Inter-Collegiate Associa- 
tion Amateur Gymnasts 
of America. 
Edited by P. R. Carpenter, Physical 
Director Amherst College. Contains 
pictures of leading teams and individual 
champions, official rules governing con- 
tests, records. Price 10 cents. 

^,r» Physical 
Group XVI. Culture 

No. 1(J1— Ten Minutes' Exet- 
cise for Busy Men. 

By Dr. Luther Halsey Gulick, Direc- 
tor of Physical Training in the New 
York Public Schools. A concise and 
complete course of physical education. 



No. 20.S — Phv.sicul Education 
and Hygiene. 

This is the fifth of the Physical 
Training series, by Prof. E. B. Warman 
(see Nos. 142. 149. 166. 185. 213.261, 290.) 
Price 10 cents. 

No.l4!>— The Careof the Body. 

A book that all who value health 
should read and follow its instructions. 
By Prof. E. B. Warman, the well-known 
lecturer and authority on physical cul- 
ture. Price 10 cents. 

No. 142— Physical Traluinff 
Siiup lilted. 

By Prof. E. B. Warman. A complete, 
thorough and practical book where the 
whole man is considered— brain and 
body. Price 10 cents. 
No. IS.-— Health Hints. 

By Prof. E. B. Warman. Health in- 
fluenced by insulation; health influ- 
enced by underwear; health influenced 
by color; exercise. Price 10 cents. 



No. 21.3— 2S.'> Health AnsT^ers. 

By Prof. E. B. Warman. Contents: 
ventilating a bedroom; ventilating a 
house; how to obtain pure air; bathing; 
salt water baths at home; a substitute 
for ice water; to cure insomnia, etc., 
etc. Price 10 cents. 
No. 2.tS— Muscle Building. 

By Dr. L. H. Gulick, Director of Phy- 
sical Training in the New York Public 
Schools. A complete treatise on the 
correct method of acquiring strength. 
Illustrated. Price 10 cents. 

No. 234— School Tactics and 
.■^lay.e Kuniiing. 

A series of drills for the use of schools. 
Edited by Dr. Luther. Halsey Gulick. 
Director of Physical Trair.ing in the 
New York Public Schools. Price 10 
cents. 
No. 2(>1— Tensing Exercises. 

By Prof. E. B. Warman. The 'Tenr 
sing" or "Resisting" system of mus- 
cular exercises is the most thorough, 
the most complete, the most satisfac- 
tory, and the most fascinating of sys- 
tems. Price 10 cents. 
No. 2.S5— Health: by Musev- 
lar Gymna.stics. 

With hints on right living. By W. J. 
Cromie. If one will practice the exer- 
cises and observe the hints therein 
contained, he will be amply repaid for 
so doing. Price 10 cents. 

No. 28S— Indigestion Treated 
by Gymnastics 

By W. J. Cromie. If the hints there- 
in contained are observed and the 
exercises faithfully performed great 
relief will be experienced. Price 10 
cents. 

No. 200— Get Well; Keep 
Well. 

By Prof. E. B. Warman, author of a 
number of books in the Spalding Ath- 
letic Library on physical training. 
Price 10 cents. 
No. 32.'>— Twenty- Slinute Ex- 



By Prof. E. B. Warman. with chap- 
ters on " How to Avoid Growing Old." 
and "Fasting; Its Objects and Bene- 
fits." Price 10 cents. 
No. 330— Pliysical Training: 
for the School and Class 
Hoom. 

Edited by G. R. Borden, Physical 
Director of the Y. M. C. A.. Easton, Pa. 
A book that is for practical work in 
the school room. lUuitrated. PricQ 
10 cents. 




JAMES E. SULLIVAN, 

President Amateur Athletic Union. 

Member Board of Education of Greater New York. 



Spalding's jJthletic Library 



Group XII. ^o. 331 



Schoolyard Athletics 

Giving T)ire&ions for 

Conducing Organized Athletic Adivities 

in the Schoolyard 



James E. Sullivan 

'President Jlmateur Jlthletic Union; Member ^oard 
of Education of Greater tJ^ew York. 



'Prepared for the Use of 

"teachers. Officials and Pupils 



'Published by 
jJmerican Sports Publishing Company 

21 Warren Street, tKew York 






Copyright, 1909 

BY 

American Sports Publishing Company 
New York 



CI.A251351 



CONTENTS. 

PAGE 

Intkoduction 5 

Chapter 1 7 

Organization — Events — Officials — The Meaning of 
Rules — Order of Events. 

Chapter II 10 

Schedule of Work. 

Chapter III 13 

Management. 

Chapter IV 14 

Games Committee — Director — Referee — Starter — 
Clerk of the Course — Inspectors — Judges at Fin- 
ish — Field Judges — Timers — Chief Scorer — Mar- 
shal — Official Announcer — Official Reporter — Com- 
petitors — Protests. 

Chapter V 24 

The Finish — An Announcing Board — Lanes. 

Chapter VI 35 

Training. 

Chapter VII 29 

General Practice. 

Chapter VIII 32 

The Start for Sprinting — Relay Racing — Flag Re- 
lay — Hurdle Racing — Three-Legged Race — Sack 
Racing — Potato Racing. 

Chapter IX 37 

Putting the Shot — Standing Broad Jump — Run- 
ning Broad Jump — Standing High Jump — Run- 
ning High Jump — Running Hop, Step and Jump — 
Standing Hop, Step and Jump — Three Standing 
Jumps. 



PAGE 

Chapter X 45 

Handicapping. 

Chapter XI 47 

Final Hints. 

Chapter XII 53 

Putting the Shot, by Martin J. Sheridan. 

Chapter XIII 54 

Standing Broad Jump, by Ray C. Ewry. 

Chapter XIV 57 

Standing High Jump, by Ray C. Ewry. 

Chapter XV 60 

Hurdle Racing, by Harry Hillman. 

Chapter XVI 63 

Three-Legged Racing, by Harry Hillman. 

Chapter XVII 65 

High Jumping, by Harry F. Porter. 

Chapter XVIII 69 

Class Athletics of the Public Schools of Greater 
New York — Athletic Badge Tests. 

Chapter XIX 73 

Setting-up Exercises, by W. G. George. 

Official Eules Public Schools Athletic League. 77 
Governing the Competitors — The Track — The 
Course — Relay Racing — Potato Racing — The Shot 
— Running High Jump — Running Broad Jump — 
Standing Broad Jump — The Hurdles — Ties — The 
Finish — Protests. 



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INTRODUCTIOX. 

The schoolyard of the future will of course be used for 
general play as heretofore, but the advantage of organized 
play over general play is admitted by all, hence unorgan- 
ized play and activities are being replaced by organized 
play. The games that are suitable to schoolyard play 
are many. 

This book is devoted exclusively to competitive events 
generally designated as "track and field athletics" and is 
arranged with the view of giving to the teacher who is 
not an expert the proper idea of the management of an 
athletic competition and also as a guide to the pupil com- 
petitor. 

Nearly all forms of athletics, track and field particularly, 
can be conducted in almost any schoolyard, and the advan- 
tages to the pupil of competing under proper regulations 
and rules must appeal to all. Athletics in the schoolyards 
must from now on be considered part of the curriculum. 
Properly conducted athletics in a schoolyard will mean a 
great deal for the school. The pupil also receives that 
preliminary training which is absolutely essential when 
he competes in track and field athletics outside of his 
schoolyard. Owing to the limited space in most school- 
yards the list of events herein described is somewhat 
modified, but this can be the basis for all to work on who 
desire to improve the general athletic ability of the pupils 
in any one school. 



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CHAPTER I. 
Organization. 

The first step for the proper organization of athletics 
in a school must be the formation of an association; this 
sliould of course be named after the particular school 
wherein the organization is effected. This general organi- 
zation should be presided over by either the principal or 
the teacher assigned to the work. Then properly elected 
officials should be chosen. In many schools such an or- 
ganization now exists. This association should be an 
association of each class; in that way the individual 
pupils in their respective classes can be controlled. Each 
class should have its track and field captain. This gives 
to the boys an organization of their own and makes them 
more interested. 

Events. 

The following events can be conducted in almost any 
schoolyard 60 yards in length: Flag race, relay race, shot 
put, high jump, broad jump, hurdle race, 40 or 50 yards 
dash, potato race, three-legged race, hop, step and jump, 
hopping, sack race, standing high jump, standing broad 
jump and high kick. 

Officials. 

It is very necessary that all class and school athletic 
games be conducted according to the laws of athletics, and 
it is a simple matter for the teacher in charge to study the 



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rules and explain to the officials just how each event must 
be conducted. The pupils also must be familiarized with 
the rules and have any doubtful points explained to them 
before each competition. In schoolyard work it would be 
best to have the teachers act as officials, if they can be 
secured. If not^ then the pupils must be relied upon, tak- 
ing the older pupils for the official positions, so that when 
an athletic event is scheduled it shall be properly con- 
ducted with the regular number of officials. 

The Meaning of Rules. 
Do not attempt to hold athletic games unless you thor- 
oughly know the rules. Study them and have them 
explained, and then live up to them, for by adhering to 
the rules you will teach the pupils law, order and obedi- 
ence, and the fact is clearly brought out that if the events 
are conducted according to law, they must play fair. The 
teacher should make it a point to see that each and every 
pupil is given a fair show, that there is no favorite, and 
that everyone is absolutely on an equal footing. It is 
a healthy condition if the entire school can compete on a 
basis of this kind. It helps the cause materially. 

Order of Events. 
In order to get the best results from schoolyard work 
there should be individual practice. If possible invite some 
prominent athlete to visit the school and show the boys 
just how to perform in the one particular event in which 
he is proficient. In many cases this instruction can be 
given by the physical director, but in the absence of 



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a ph3^sical director an invitation to any prominent athlete 
is almost sure to be accepted and great good will undoubt- 
edly result from his visit to the schoolyard. 

After individual practice, each class having had its own 
period, class games should be arranged. As it would 
be impossible to have all the events decided in one after- 
noon, two or three events should be selected for certain 
afternoons or mornings, giving a variety, say a relay race, a 
shot putting contest and a jump, alternating with the 
other events on the schedule previously given. It is advis- 
able to have all the competitions as scratch events for 
the first week or two. After that follow with handicap 
events. The method of handicapping is fully described 
in another part of this book. Handicapping gives to the 
athletes who are not experts a chance to compete on equal 
terms with the more proficient, and stimulates interest. 



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CHAPTEE 11. 

Schedule of Work. 

To hold all the events in a schoolyard in one afternoon, 
in an hour or so, is absolutely impossible and is certain to 
bring about disorganization. It is therefore much better 
to have a fixed schedule of events for each day, so as not 
to discourage the pupils or tire out those who are helping 
the cause of athletics in the schools by contributing their 
time to its advancement. In nearly all cases the work is 
performed by teachers who volunteer their services, par- 
ticularly in the New York schools. The volunteers should 
not be overtaxed. 

Monday — 40 yards dash, shot put, hop, step and jump. 

Tuesday — Shot put, standing high jump, hurdle race. 

Wednesday — Potato race, running high jump, standing 
broad jump. 

Thursday — Class team race, 50 yards (teams of entire 
classes) ; sack racing, standing high jump. 

Friday — Flag race, relay race, three-legged race, potato 
race. 

If tlie boys wish to compete in any one particular event 
let them select for themselves the one in which they wish 
to compete. 

The foregoing events are to be the fixed athletic events 
of the day. They are to be proj^erly managed, just as 
though they were held for the championship of the city, 
but prior to or after the events are finished the teacher in 



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charge should allow the boys to practice at their special- 
ties, except running, if they desire. z\ll other activities 
should cease while the floor is being used for sprinting. 

On some Saturday the teacher in charge should endeavor 
to get an athletic field or some large plot of ground for 
a scratch athletic meeting to include all of the events. For 
this meeting medals can be given to the boys that score 
the greatest number of points, scoring on the basis of five 
points for first, three for second and one for third. For 
such a meeting the following events can be arranged: 50 
yards dash, shot put, running high jump, standing broad 
jump, hurdle race, hop, step and jump, flag race, potato 
race and class team race. It will encourage the boys to 
alternate repeatedly from scratch to handicap events. 
Do not try the weight classification until it is really neces- 
sary. It is much better, if possible, to get the boys grouped 
together in sizes. The director in charge can arbitrarily 
select the different classes if he does not like the weight 
proposition. He can use the weight or size system or he 
can have them in different groups according to ability. As 
previously stated, however, the idea of having boys make 
weight is injurious and the method should be abolished. 

In all schoolyard competitions open to boys from differ- 
ent classes, arrange the preliminary heats so that only one 
boy from each class will be in each heat. Do not have 
two boys from one class in one heat. If semi-final heats 
are necessarv before the final is reached, it may of course 
result that two or three boys from one class will come into 
one heat, but it should be made a point to try to separate 
them as much as possible. 



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CHAPTER III. 

Management. 

It is always good judgment in class athletics, team races, 
and dashes to keep apart in the preliminary heats the best 
boys of each class. The physical director will of course 
know the ability of the different boys from their practice 
games. 

At certain periods other games than those here men- 
tioned will undoubtedly be played, such as basket ball, base 
ball, etc., and the director should make it a point to have 
different periods for different activities. 

The rigid discipline of field and track will be one of the 
greatest allies to general school discipline. It will be one 
of the greatest helps in developing in the boy those valu- 
able traits of character — self-control, obedience, honest 
effort, and the spirit of fair play. 

All athletic events, whether merely preliminary or 
whether they are to decide championships, should be con- 
ducted in a strictly official manner. For schoolyard ath- 
letics as herein described, the number of officials need not 
be very great. But these schoolyard athletics are a prepa- 
ration for larger championship meets, and for the proper 
conduct of such meets many officials and regulations are 
necessary. 



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CHAPTER IV. 
G-AMEs Committee. 
The games committee must manage the meeting, decide 
where the games are to be held, what events shall be con- 
tested, what prizes, if any, shall be given, select the officials, 
get out the entry blanks, if it is an open school meeting, 
attend to the advertising and arrange the field in advance, 
see that the proper distances are marked off, the start and 
finish clearly recorded, handicaps marked off (if it is a 
handicap meeting), see that there is a ball of finish tape, 
a measuring rod, steel tape, score cards, and have all 
arrangements intelligently followed out up to the hour of 
calling the officials into the ring to start the meeting. The 
games committee should pass on the qualifications of all 
entrants, and reserve the right to reject any if they so 
desire. There is no necessity of giving any excuse to the 
athlete whose entry is rejected. 



Director. 
The director of the games should be the chairman of 
the games committee, as he must have followed all the 
details of the meeting from beginning to end. As there 
are usually many questions to be asked during a meeting 
it is the director's duty to be on the grounds throughout 
the course of the games and see that there is no hitch. 



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Referee. 

The referee is really the most important official. He must 
of necessity be a man of great experience^ particularly 
if the meeting is an important one. It is good judg- 
ment to select as referee a man who has been a competing 
athlete or one who has officiated at games repeatedly and 
understands athletics thoroughly. He must know the rules 
and must know precedents if no rule is found to cover any 
particular case. In all cases not covered by the rule the 
referee's decision is final. On the question of fouls his 
decision — and his decision only — shall be taken. Under 
no circumstances may a starter start a race or a heat until 
he has. received instructions from the referee to do so. 
The referee has no authority whatever to overrule a law 
that has been established by the governing body; he must 
obey the rule book. 

Starter. 

The starter alone has absolute charge of the competitors 
after they have been placed on their marks and checked off 
by the clerk of the course. He should penalize them if 
they go over the mark before the signal, but under no cir- 
cumstances can the starter recall the contestants unless the 
pistol has been accidentally discharged. After the starter 
tells the men to take their marks, get set, and fires the 
pistol there is no recall. The starter must see that the 
men are back of the starting line, or back of their marks 
in handicap races. Their hands must not be on the line; 
thev must be back of the line. 



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If possible it is a very good plan in practice games, class 
or school games always to have the starter use a .22 caliber 
pistol with blank cartridges. It gives the boy the feel- 
ing that he is in a real race and makes it official. The 
starter should be one of the teachers that understands 
athletics. He should be firm. It is customary for the 
starter to stand behind the boys, holding the pistol above 
his head, so as to give the timers a good view of the flash. 
Before the boys go to their mark he must instruct them 
how he is going to start them. He should see, if they take 
the crouch start, that the boys' hands are behind the line 
and not over the line. The regular method of instruction 
from the starter to the boys should be somewhat as follows : 
^'^N'ow, boys, take your marks." At that the four or five 
boys who are in the heat walk to their marks. He then 
tells them to get set. After they become set and steady, 
he fires the pistol. 

The boys should not be kept too long on their marks, 
because they are anxious to start and will break away if 
the starter is a bit tardy. He must watch the boys and, 
just as they are set, shoot them off. However, he must not 
get into the habit of shooting the boys off too rapidly. That 
does not give them the right kind of practice. Hold them 
just long enough, so that they will not think they can beat 
the gun whenever they wish. A clever starter will be on 
the alert and a penalty will be the result. The start must 
be made fairly. It should be the duty of the teacher or 
director to impress upon the boys the fact that they should 
not try to beat the pistol, that it is not fair play. There is 
a great deal, of course, in getting a quick start, but a quick 



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start does not mean an unfair start, whereas beating the 
pistol certainly does. 

Clerk of the Course. 

The clerk of the course, at a given signal from the 
referee, should call the men out, check them off, and before 
they start in an event report to the referee and inform 
him how many answered the roll call. The referee will 
then arrange the heats and designate how many boys will 
start in each heat. 

There should be several assistant clerks of the course, 
whose duty it is to perform the work assigned to them by 
the clerk of the course, which is usually to take charge of 
the various events, go to the dressing rooms and get the 
men out and make preliminary calls to the contestants. 

Inspectors. 
The inspector is an assistant to the referee. The referee 
places the inspectors usually at the four corners of the 
track, or at any other point near the track that he may 
think requires 25articular watching, for instance, at the 
start of a race if it is close to the bend. The inspectors 
shall report any Jostling, interference or anything that 
looks like a foul^ and the referee will then make his 
decision. An inspector has absolutely no right whatever to 
disqualify a contestant. 

Judges at Finish. 
Three or more judges at finish may serve. The best 
rule in America for judges at finish is found in the Public 
Schools Athletic League Handbook (fSpalding's Athletic 



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Library, Group XII, No. 313), Rule 5, because it gives to 
the rules committee the power to indicate the judges at 
finish, who shall pick first man, second man, third man, 
fourth man, etc. It is a good rule, but it is very seldom 
lived up to in the Public Schools Athletic League. 

If there are three judges they usually stand two on one 
side of the track and one on the other; if there are only 
two judges, one stands on one side and one on the other. 
The judges should always confer before they announce 
their decision, in order to see if they agree. If they disagree 
the majority shall rule. The judges must watch their men 
carefully and note how they finish. They should see who 
finishes fourth, in case one of the first three men should be 
disqualified. The judges have no power over the contest- 
ants ; they cannot disqualify them ; they merely place them 
in their different positions as they cross the finish line. 

Judges at finish become expert only after years of ser- 
vice. It is an easy proposition to pick the men in some 
races, but in places where only inches separate the men it 
requires a keen, experienced eye. Officials should stand 
back from the finish post four or five feet, so that they 
can see the start, watch the men for at least three-fourths 
of the way, and then fix their eyes upon the finish line. 
Expert judges have found this to be the surest way of 
judging. Always carefully follow with your eye the man 
whom you have been designated to place. If it is the sec- 
ond man, follow him; if the third man, follow him. 

Field Judges. 
There should be three field judges appointed for each 



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event. They should measure each and every performance 
and give to the scorer the correct and official distance. 
They have no power to disqualify or to penalize a con- 
testant. They have the power to decide if a try is foul, 
and can excuse a contestant from his field event to take 
part in his track event and give him his missing turns 
after a reasonable time. 

Timers. 
Three timers should be selected, and at least two of tlie 
three should be very experienced in their office. The timers 
time each event separately. The time is taken from the 
flash of the pistol, not the report. The timers must stand 
directly on a line with and at the finish line; if they do 
not they cannot get the correct time. 

Chief Scorer. 
The chief scorer should superintend the placing of the 
assistant scorers. He should see that there are score cards 
for the assistant scorers, who should return the score cards 
to him, or to the referee, so that in case of an argument 
the score cards can be referred to and the matter settled. 
In all distance races the chief scorer should score the 
number of laps himself, or assign that work to one of his 
most competent assistants. 

Marshal. 

The marshal and his assistants are to see that order is 

maintained, keep the athletes who are not competing off 

the field and exclude all but officials and actual competitors 

from the inner field. The marshal may, if he so desires. 



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report to the referee any athlete who refuses to leave the 
field when he has no husiness there and the referee can 
disqualify the offender. 

OrnciAL Announcer. 

The official announcer receives from the judges at finish 
the order in which the men finished, and from the timers 
the official time. He likewise receives the name of the 
winner of each field event from the field judges and the 
time or distance of the various athletes, and announces 
the same. 

Official Eeporter. 

The official reporter is usually someone who represents 
the press. He is supposed to keep in touch with the judges, 
timers and field judges and get from them the official infor- 
mation to give to the members of the press. 

Competitors. 
Competitors must report to the clerk of the course at 
the starting point of each competition. They must take up 
the position assigned to them by the clerk of the course 
and must obey the starter and other officials, and behave 
themselves in a lawful manner. In all straightaway races 
the contestants must run in their own lanes; if a com- 
petitor leaves his lane the referee can disqualify him if he 
interferes with any other contestant. In all races on a 
circular path the contestant must maintain his own course ; 
he cannot pass a man on the inside unless there is ample 
room to do so. In passing a man he must be at least two 
strides ahead of him before he takes the pole and in all 



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races of this kind he must, when on the straightaway for 
home, run in a direct line and not cross in and out. A 
contestant shall not coach in a race; if he does the referee 
can disqualify him. 

Protests. 
Protests are of several kinds. One may be as to the boy's 
eligibility to compete. The games committee decide that. 
If it is a protest during the games it goes to the referee. 
If it is a protest that affects the amateur standing of a 
competitor it must be referred to the registration com- 
iT^ittee of the Amateur Athletic Union of the United States. 
A boy can compete under protest, and his prize, if he wins 
one, is withheld, pending a trial. 



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CHAPTER V. 

The Finish. 
The finish line is whitewashed on the floor or ground 
between two wooden posts. The finish occurs when any 
part of the body except the hands and arms reaches the 
line. No competitor shall be considered to have finished 
unless his entire body shall have crossed the line. 

An Announcing Board. 
It is a good plan to have in a prominent place on the 
infield an announcing board to record the event and the 
numbers of those who finished first, second and third in 
any particular heat or event, witli their time or distance. 
One of the best announcing boards in America was that 
used by the Recreation League at its games in the Sixty- 
ninth Regiment, New York, when a revolving board was 
used which gave excellent satisfaction. 

Lanes. 
Never think of having sprint races without having lanes 
staked out if outdoors; or whitewashed or painted, if indoors. 
A good way to mark out lanes if one is in a hurry is to 
thoroughly chalk a cord, lay it on the floor, draw it taut 
and snap it; a chalk mark will then be left on the floor. 
A schoolboy should never be allowed to run without lanes. 
They save confusion and often prevent the runner from 
being disqualified. 



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CHAPTEK VI. 
Training. 

iSTowadays a great deal is heard of the training — athlet- 
ically — of the schoolboy. A schoolboy requires no train- 
ing, as the word is understood in athletic circles. The 
schoolboy requires play; he must take athletics as he does 
play, and training should consist merely in showing the boy 
the correct way in which he should proceed. Show him how 
to put the shot, how to get down for the start of a sprint, 
how to hold his arms, body and feet in the broad jump. 
Grive the boy an example of just what he is to do ; then let 
him play his own game. That is athletics for the school- 
boy. Omit in all cases that you possibly can the arranging 
of boys in any kind of competition that calls for weight. 
The training of boys entered by weight classification is 
something that should be discouraged, for the simple rea- 
son that in many cases if a boy is to go into an eighty- 
pound class event and he weighs, say, eiglit3^-two pounds, 
he will resort to some unnatural means to take off those 
two pounds, and that unnatural means will eventually 
harm the boy. 

In the writer's years of athletic experience many in- 
stances have come to his knowledge where, through igno- 
rance, harmful advice for reducing weight has been given 
to boys. They are sometimes instructed to take physic, to 
get up a copious perspiration, or to use other rigorous 
methods of reduction, which cannot but injure their health. 



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In some cases, it is said, young boys have been sent to 
Turkish baths to reduce their weight for a race. Several 
of such baths in a few days will injure a boy — ^liis vitality 
will be sapped. 

Weight competition is not at all objectionable if the boys 
are taken at their ordinary weight, without training, diet- 
ing or physicing. The harm comes when the boys diet, 
perspire and take physic to reduce their weight. 

Perhaps it may be necessary for the Public Schools 
Athletic Leagues to have their championships conducted on 
a weight basis, but in all preliminary scliool athletics, all 
classification by weight should be abolished. When the 
team is made up for the championships, if they have 
to be picked out, pick them out without training as to 
their w^eight. 

It is advisable therefore that the class teacher or the 
one in control devise other bases of competition. Have 
it by handicap, or size, or make a selection arbitrarily, but 
in preliminary work do not think of having weight classi- 
fication. There should be no necessity in school athletics 
for a boy to diet himself. In other words, do not worry 
the youngster wdien he is at play; let the athletics in th 
schoolyard be such that he will derive some benefit there- 
from. Have the boy go into as few outside competitions as 
possible. Let him compete in his own group and in his 
own class; competing among his own sclioolmates is not 
the strain on the boy that it is when he is asked to go 
outside and compete in championship or other important 
events. The fewer we have of these outside competitions 
the better the boy will be in after years. Preparation for 



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such events is a worry and a strain on the boy to which he 
should not be subjected. 

Above all things, avoid giving a boy too much 
work, even in his class or school athletics. T^ever permit 
him to exhaust himself; never allow him to keep on until 
he is absolutely exhausted. Do not allow him to compete 
in more than one event, no matter whether he feels like 
entering two or three. Eestrain him, because it is over- 
indulgence in athletic competition that will eventually tire 
the youngster of athletics. 

Some men in answer to this argument of not having 
the boy compete in too many events have said that a boy 
will run on the street all day long. That is quite true, 
and a boy in his ordinary play will do a lot of running, but 
it is not the kind of running that is a mental strain on the 
youngster. As soon as you send a boy to compete he gets 
nervous. It gets on his mind, and in many cases the mere 
thought of the final test that is coming has been known to 
upset not only schoolboys but even old and seasoned ath- 
letes. The work, to show any benefit, must be the kind of 
work that enlists the entire class; let them all take their 
turn in putting the shot, high jumping, running and other 
activities. 



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CHAPTER VII. 
General Practice. 

In a schoolyard of a size to permit it, it is very good 
practice to have different competitions going on at the 
same time. This of course applies also to field events. 
Before commencing, the boys should be divided up into 
groups in charge of leaders, who will have entire command 
of the group practicing one particular sport. The boys 
should be lined up one behind the other and the leader 
should see that each boy has his regular turn. Thus, if 
the yard is large enough, the high jump, the broad jump, 
the shot put and the dashes can all be going on at the 
same time. Then the boys can rotate from one event to 
the other. There is one thing that is very important in 
connection with this practice work, absolute order must be 
maintained. General play and all running around on the 
part of the athletes, must be stopped, but that does not 
mean that practice work need interfere with the general 
play or running around of the other pupils. 

In all schoolboy running, let it be a potato race, hurdle 
race, sack race or dash, lines should be marked on the floor 
and each boy must keep within his own lines. If he leaves 
his lane or interferes with another runner the referee can 
disqualify him, and he should be disqualified, because he 
must learn to keep in a direct line. If the lines are marked 
out in practice and the rule enforced boys will get accus- 
tomed to running straight and thus obviate the chances of 




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disqualification during competition. If the schoolyard is 
large enough to have a circular course eighty ten or twelve 
laps to the mile, the rules in relation to keeping one's 
course must be rigidl}' enforced. A contestant must not 
turn in for the pole until he is at least two strides ahead of 
his opponent. He must not try to pass a fellow competitor 
on the inside, nor must he run wide, because the other 
runner then has the privilege of passing on the inside, 
although it is not good judginent to do so unless there is 
plenty of room to pass without touching the runner. 

In all jumping exercises, high jump, standing jumps, 
hop, step and jump, do not attempt to have either com- 
petition or class exercises unless the regular mats can be 
used for the boys to land on. The mats must be soft, so 
that there will be no possible chance of injury to the boy. 
This is particularly necessary in the running high jump 
and standing high jump. Of course if there is an outside 
yard that will permit of a dirt landing place, so much the 
better. Then the mats can be dispensed with and the 
jumps taken without fear of injury. The landing pit must 
be of earth alone. For competitive purposes do not have 
the boys jump in a pit of sand. The pit must be of loam, 
which should be sifted through the finest possible sieve 
and raked over after each jump. Sand should not be used 
for competitive purposes or for practice jumps, because it 
does not break clean, like earth, it rolls, and the exact 
landing place cannot be marked. 



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CHAPTER VIII. 
The Start for Sprinting. 

It is impossible to make a hard and fast rule for the 
proper method of starting. The general way is to have 
the left leg about five inches back of the line. The runner 
should go down to the mark position with the right knee 
about the middle of the left leg. This will bring him in 
about the correct position. At the same time should he 
not feel comfortable in this position, if he is cramped or 
if he thinks he has not enough power in his right leg, let 
him regulate the distance to suit himself. The foregoing 
is the method for the crouch start of J. Morton, the noted 
English runner, and as he has won many championships 
all over the world beginners can pretty safely follow his 
advice. 

At the command, "On your mark," go down on your 
right knee. Do not get in the "set" position until the 
starter tells you to do so, because it tires one out very soon. 
At the words "Get set," all weight should be on the left 
leg and arms. The right leg should be free, ready to 
plunge forward at the report of the pistol. 

Hurdle racing requires great sprinting ability and the 
main thing is to get the correct stride for the first hurdle 
and between hurdles, so that it will be an easy matter to 
take the hurdles without hesitating. The best type of a 
boy for hurdling is a tall, lanky lad of the style of Kraenz- 
lein, A. B. Shaw and others of that physique. 



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Relay Racing. 

For indoor relay racing, if the space will permit, it is 
advisable to have a straightaway of 35, 50 or 60 yards. 
The teams can be large or small, the larger the better, and 
if there is enough space to permit competition of class 
against class so much the better, because there is even 
more chance for general all around exercise. It is imma- 
terial what length the race shall be. Lines must be clearly 
drawn and whitewashed, so that each class will have its 
own lane. A chalk line must likewise be clearly marked 
on the floor. The best way to conduct a relay race would 
be to do away with the flying start in the change of relays 
and insist that each boy remain on the line until he is 
touched by his team mate. The teams should be divided 
into equal numbers, starting from different ends of the 
yard. 

Flag Relay. 
The flag relay is an Australian idea and was first held 
there in connection with public school athletics. Four 
or five teams can be entered, each team consisting of an 
equal number of boys. Each boy runs 35, 50 or GO yards, 
as the case may be. He carries a flag, which must be held 
aloft; at the completion of his allotted distance he hands 
the flag to his team mate, who then takes up the running. 
With the flags of six or eight nations in a race of this kind 
it is extremely spectacular and interesting and gives oppor- 
tunity to a large number of boys to compete. The race is 
conducted the same as a relay race; the contestants must 
not leave the line until the flaoj is handed to them. In both 



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the relay race and the flag race the teacher or instructor 
must bear in mind that discipline and order must be 
maintained in order to have the event properly conducted. 
AVhen one runner finishes he should take his place at 
the end of the line^ so that at the end of the race the teams 
will occupy the same position they did at the start. Do 
not permit the boys to run around coaching their team 
mates, but have everything done in an orderly manner. 

Hurdle Eacing. 
Hurdle racing is a most spectacular event for indoor 
work, providing the size of the yard will permit a 60-yards 
hurdle race. That will permit three hurdles ten yards 
apart; fifteen yards from the start to the first hurdle and 
fifteen yards between the last hurdle and the finish line. 
There should certainly be twenty-five feet or more for the 
boys to run after finishing the 63 yards. Under no circum- 
stances allow the finish of a hurdle race or a dash close 
to a wall or fence. Hurdles 2 feet 6 inches in height should 
be used. Do not try the 3-foot 6-inch hurdles. Do not 
allow the entire class to hurdle until all the boys can do 
so successfully. The better plan is to have one hurdle 
2 feet 6 inches in height and have the bovs practice going 
over it until they can regulate their stride to the ten 
yards and become proficient. It is very essential that the 
youngsters be taught that in order to hurdle they must be 
able to control their stride and know just from where to 
jump. Under no circumstances should a boy balk at the 
jump. The stride should be regulated so that the hurdle 
will be cleared gracefully and without apparent effort. 



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Three-Legged Race. 
The three-legged race is another diverting event. As 
shown in the photograph on page 62, it is arranged by 
tieing two boys' legs together at the ankle and above the 
knee. The plan is to run as one boy. The three-legged 
race causes lots of fun and sustains the general interest. 

Sack Racing. 
Sack racing is much like an obstacle race or a three- 
legged race. It is used occasionally as a diversion. It is 
not the kind of sport, however, that the entire class can 
take part in and it is not particularly advantageous. The 
sacks are usually three feet in width and should be fas- 
tened securely around the boy's neck. They should be 
reinforced at the bottom, as it is important that the boys' 
feet do not come out, because if a competitor's foot or feet 
do come through the sack he will be disqualified. If a 
boy falls he is at liberty to pick himself up again and start 
for the finish line and get there in any way he can. Sack 
racing, however, is not considered a good athletic event. 

Potato Racing. 
Potato racing is one of the hardest forms of exercises, 
because it is a steady strain, and under no circumstances 
should boys be permitted to go in a long potato race. The 
potatoes should not be more than two feet apart, and there 
should not be more than four of them. Of course it is 
out of the question to use potatoes in a race of this kind, 
therefore small blocks of wood, painted white, about the 
size of a potato, should be substituted. 



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CHAPTER IX. 

Putting the Shot. 

There is absolutely no danger in practicing shot putting 
if the teacher in charge is careful ; the danger comes from 
using a shot that will roll. All danger in this direction 
can be eliminated if the teacher will, during the shot 
putting competition or practice, insist that all the pupils 
stand behind the shot putter and not in front of him. 
Have no one out near the mat except the measurer. 
In some schools regulations prohibit the putting of the 
shot on school property. In that case the shot putting 
exercises can be held on the nearest lot adjoining the 
school. The putting of the five-pound indoor shot cer- 
tainly cannot injure schoolyard property. Unless the floor 
of the school is of flimsy material it will never do any 
damage if the proper mats are used, and there is no chance 
of spectators being injured by the shot. 

If there is a shot putting event it is optional with the 
management what weight the shot shall be, but it is 
strongly recommended that a five-pound shot be used for 
elementary school boys. These boys should not use an 
eight, twelve or sixteen-pound shot, as it is liable to strain 
them. The light five-pound shot for little fellows will 
give them all the opportunity in the world to practice the 
art of shot putting without injury. They can oecome 
more proficient at holding the shot, and acquire tne cor- 



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rect poise and movement much easier while using a five- 
pound shot than if a heavier one were used. 

The officials should bear in mind that the boy must not 
throw the shot; it must be put from the shoulder^ and if 
at any time the hand is drawn back for the purpose of 
throwing it is a foul put, and should not be measured. 
After the put is made, be sure to see that the contestant's 
foot is not over the circle; after putting the shot, if the 
contestant's foot is on the circle or on the toe-board, the 
put is a foul and must not be measured; the shot putter 
can go to the toe-board for a brace before his final heave, 
but he cannot put his foot on top of the circle. 

The measurement of each put shall be from the nearest 
mark made by the fall of the shot to the circumference of 
the circle on a line from the mark made by the shot to the 
center of the circle. 

In putting the shot, when it is not necessary to measure 
the put of the contestants, the distance should be desig- 
nated by little flags of various colors mounted on wooden 
blocks; a red flag, say, to indicate the best put, white the 
second best, blue the third best, and yellow the fourth best. 
Have them on a direct line with the spot where the shot 
drops. They can be very small and will not interfere in 
any way with the competition, except that the measurers, 
who must act in practice just as they would in competition, 
will move the blocks up as one putter excels the other, and 
there will always be in position blocks showing the boys 
that are first, second, third and fourth. It adds materially 
to the practice competition w^hen the boys know Just what 
distance they are striving to attain. The same flags can 



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be used advantageously in both the standing broad jump 
and the hop, step and jump, by placing them to the side of 
the mat on which the boys land. 

The remarkable picture of champion Martin Sheridan 
on page 52, shows his perfect balance after delivery of 
the shot in the shot put. This illustration is published to 
show the boy that there is a great deal in being able to 
get all the strength possible and still not make a foul put. 
Sheridan has just finished putting the shot and has bal- 
anced himself perfectly. 

Standing Broad Jump.* 
The standing broad jump is now a popular competition 
among schoolboys and it is a simple one. The contestant 
should stand close to the whitewash or chalk line and rock 
gently to and fro; he may rock backward from toe to 
heel, but under no circumstances can he make two 
jumps from the ground. His feet must not be off the 
ground before he makes his jump, nor can he slide 
forward with a sort of preliminary movement. He must 
leave the ground with both feet at the same time. The 
same rules for the measurement of the other jumps apply 
to the standing broad jump. 

Running Broad Jump. 
In the running broad jump the boy must regulate his 
stride and speed up to the take-off, and make it a point 
to practice his stride diligently, so that when he makes 
his effort he will not waste his distance by toeing too far 
back nor overstepping the mark and thus making a:foul. 



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Stepping over the line is a foul and the jump is not 
measured. 

Standing High Jump. 

In the standing high jump the same rules in relation 
to leaving the ground apply as in the standing broad jump. 
The jump must be clean and clear. A dive is not per- 
missible. 

Running High Jump. 

The running high jump should be practiced with 
uprights and regular cross bar instead of a cord, because 
in practicing with a cord the boy does not receive the same 
experience that he would if he used a regular cross bar. 
When the entire class is out for high jumping the teacher 
should line them up, pick out a leader and see that each 
boy is given a chance to clear the height. Those that clear 
it in the first jump can be placed in one line. The others 
then have their second try and those that succeed in this 
trial can join the first group. A third trial is then taken 
and the unsuccessful ones are out of the competition alto- 
gether. If a contestant does not want to jump at a certain 
height he need not do so; he can start to jump at any 
height he wishes, but under no circumstances can the bar 
be lowered for him. 

EuNNiNG Hop^ Step and Jump. 
In the running hop, step and jump the same procedure 
must be followed out as in the broad jump. Under no 
circumstances in the hop, step and jump can a boy take 
two hops, or two steps; it is not two hops and a jump, nor 
two steps and jump; it is a hop, step and jump. The 



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physical director or officials can easily distinguish between 
a hop, step and jump, and two hops and jump. Of course 
there is no objection to having an event of two hops and 
a jump, or two steps and a jump, but if the event is a 
hop, step and jump then the boy must hop, step and jump 
only. A competition of this kind is sure to be popular, 
because it is something that the boys will become interested 
in quickly. 

In the running hop, step and jump the take-off is usually 
from the right foot, but whatever foot is used the boy 
must land on the same foot, then reverse and take a 
step with the other foot and his final jump must be in the 
nature of a running broad jump, using both feet for land- 
ing on the mat. In other respects the rules governing tiie 
running broad jump apply to the hop, step and jump. In 
measuring, count from the nearest point of the heel to the 
take-off. If the competitor falls backward or jumps to the 
side before he has landed correctly, measure from the 
nearest mark made by his body to the take-off. In other 
words, if, in making the jump, the boy falls back or sits 
back, measure from where he fell or sat to the take-off 
board. If he falls back and puts his hands back of him 
measure from where his hands touch the ground. The idea 
is that the boy must learn to balance himself, land cor- 
rectly and pitch forward. 

Standing Hop, Step and Jump. 
This is a competition to which the elementary schoolboy 
will take keenly. It can be practiced witliout much 
chance of injury. A whitewash line or chalk line should 



44 Spalding's athletic library. 

be marked on the floor. The boy stands on one foot 
swinging gently to and fro, so as to get his momentum 
before starting. On the hop he must land on the foot he 
leaped from, then take a quick step with the other foot and 
then make a sudden take-off with both feet for the final 
jump. Be sure that the final jump is made on a mat that is 
large enough to eliminate all danger to the boy. The meas- 
urement must be from the heel, or the last place where the 
boy landed, to the chalk line. If the boy falls backward 
the measure must be taken from the chalk line to the 
nearest point of contact — to the hands if he has used them 
in supporting himself in a backward fall. 

Three Standing Jumps. 
The three standing jumps is an event that should be 
practiced indoors, because it is an indoor event. The con- 
testant assumes the same position he does in the standing 
broad jump and the measurement is the same as in the 
standing broad jump. The boys should be taught to land 
correctly and pitch forward and not fall backward. 



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CHAPTER X. 

Handicapping, 
While it is true that in these days of advanced athletics 
the method of handicapping is quite generally known, an 
example is nevertheless given as an illustration of how such 
events are conducted. Scratch races among the pupils 
will of course be instrumental in deciding the best man, 
the second best, etc., and a record must be kept — and cor- 
rectly kept — of all heats in all competitions, otherwise the 
data is of no value. Suppose for instance, the results in 
the standing high jump, scratch, were as follows: first, 
John Jones, 3 feet 6 inches; second, D. Andersen, 3 feet 
4 inches; third, H. Andrews, 3 feet 1 inch. In addition, 
the records of all other boys who competed should also be 
kept. Then follow with the handicap jump; John Jones 
would ])e scratch, D. Anderson would have a handicap of 
2 inches, H. Andrews, 5 inches, etc. 



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CHAPTER XI. 
Final Hints. 

It is very important indeed, if the athletic meet is to be 
well managed, that all preliminary details be arranged in 
a careful manner before the officials appear on the field or 
floor. Therefore the following suggestions should prove 
valuable to the committee, director or individual who is 
to be responsible for conducting a meet: 

Decide on the date, place and hour. 

Select the events, and print the entry blanl^s or type- 
write the announcement of the events, with the time, place 
and full particulars therein. 

Print the admission tickets. Have some stamped ''com- 
petitors," some "official" and some "press." 

Select the following officials : 

Games Committee, 

One Referee, 

Two or more Inspectors, 

Three Judges at Finish, 

Three or more Field Judges, 

Three or more Timekeepers, 

One Judge of Walking, 

One Starter, 

One Clerk of Course, 

One Scorer, 

One Marshal. 



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If necessary, assistants may be provided for the Judge 
of Walking, the Clerk of Course, the Scorer and the Mar- 
shal; and an Official Announcer may be appointed. 

Order the medals and badges. 

Appoint a programme manager — a programme com- 
mittee. 

Mail out the entry blanks to secure entries. 

Tabulate in proper form a separate sheet for each event, 
the entries as they are received, giving each a competitor's 
number, and leaving a space for the competitor's regis- 
tration number. 

Send to the papers for several weeks before the meeting 
notices in relation to the meeting, where it will be held, 
the hour, with whom the entries close, who will compete, 
the prizes that will be awarded and other information. 

Mail press, officials' and competitors' tickets several days 
before the games. Send an extra ticket to each school for 
an official to accompany the team. 

Have the clerk in charge distribute the competitors' 
numbers at the athletes' entrance, so that each contestant 
can receive his number as printed on the programme. 

See that the following things are attended to in advance : 

The marking out and measurement of the track must 
be done in advance. 

Have the start and the finish of each race plainly 
marked. Placard if outdoors; or in figures, if indoors. 

See that each handicap is marked on the floor, if indoors ; 
or on the border, if outdoors. 

See that the finish line is whitewashed or marked plainly 
on the floor, as well as the starting line. 



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The Judges should be furnished with several balls of 
red worsted, and same should be placed at the finish post 
of each race. 

Be very careful about the measurements, and if pos- 
sible, secure a civil engineer. 

The lanes for the sprint events must be clearly marked 
out, either whitewashed or chalked, if it is impossible to 
get the regular lanes. 

Plenty of mats for jumping must be on hand. 

In the high jump, look out for the uprights, cross bars 
and pegs. 

At least three measuring tapes should be secured and 
turned over to the measurers, who should be responsible 
for same. 

It is always good judgment for the management to have 
an extra pistol on hand in case the starter fails to appear. 

Circles, either w^ooden or iron, for the shot or weight 
events, must be secured. 

If outdoors, iron circles plainly whitewashed must be 
used with the proper toe board. 

If indoors, mats must be on hand for the shot to land on. 

Scales should be on the grounds to weigh the imple- 
ments. 

A bell should be attached to a post on the finish line of 
all races, which should be rung for the last lap. 

In the absence of a bell the starter should be compelled 
to fire his pistol as the contestants enter the last lap. 

Score cards should be prepared and furnished to the 
scorers for all field events and for the scorer who is to 
record the finish of all track events and of sprints. 



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If a pole vault is on the programme, the association 
must furnish poles for the contestants to use, hut the con- 
testant can use his own pole. 

Chairs and tables must be on hand for the use of re- 
porters, and someone should be put in charge of same to 
see that no one sits at the press tables except the reporters. 

Arrange for an announcer with a megaphone, and if an 
announcing board can be erected, it would be much better 
for all concerned. 

Try and arrange to have some section of the grounds or 
hall set aside for the competitors to occupy when not 
competing. 

Arrange to have the ticket taker and ticket seller and 
manager on the grounds or in the hall at least an hour 
and a half before the meeting is scheduled to commence. 

In the dressing room make it a point to have several 
men watch the athletes' clothes, or hire some one to be 
custodian of the dressing room. 

Always have two whistles on hand, one for the starter 
and one for the referee. 

Provide small cards with which the competitors draw 
for positions. 

Try and have a space reserved for the judges and timers, 
with an official in charge, to see that no one else is allowed 
to enter. 

A scorer must be stationed at the finish in order to take 
from the judges the finish of all the heats, so that the 
clerk of the course can arrange the semi-finals and finals. 

The score sheets furnished should be stiff cardboard, 
about 8x4 inches, so they can be preserved. 



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Have two or three assistant clerks of the course, one in 
the dressing room checking up and arranging the heats, 
and one at the entrance to tlie track to take the boys to 
their marks, so that the heats can follow each other rapidly. 

Have a marshal to see that the boys immediately leave 
the field after a competition is over. 

In field events, always have a man out on the field to 
carry the implements back to the circle. 

In high jumping and pole vaulting have someone whose 
duty it shall be to replace the bar at once. 

Have one official always ready to replace the worsted 
tape at the finish post after the finish of each heat or race. 

\Mien a hurdle race is on the programme, always have 
the hurdles on the grounds and in good order. 

In the jumping pit finely screened loam should be used, 
and not sand or sawdust. 

Have the take-off board flush with the ground, spirit 
level and whitewashed. The earth should be removed to a 
depth of three inches and a width of twelve in front of 
the take-off board. 

Xever commence the hammer throwing or discus throw- 
ing events until the field is clear, as no one should be on 
the field except the officials measuring the event. 

After the entries are closed make up the official order 
of events for the programme, and under no circumstances 
change it thereafter. 

For any further information write to James E. Sullivan, 
21 Warren Street, New York City. 




PUTTING THE SHOT. 
Martin J. Sheridan; showing a perfect balance after delivery. 



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CHAPTER XII. 

PUTTIXG THE SlIOT. 
By Martin J. Sheridan. 

For schoolboys I would recommend that a light shot 
be used; a five pound shot is quite heavy enough. The 
shot can be put in any back yard. If there is not room 
for a seven-foot circle, a line can be drawn and the shot 
put from the line. As a matter of fact I think that be- 
ginners in shot putting should put the shot from a line 
and master the rudiments of the game before they put it 
from the regulation circle. The hop across the circle and 
swing of the body can be learned afterwards. 

A great deal more progress will be made by having 
some prominent shot-putter give an exhibition in order to 
let the boys note his every movement and copy him than by 
just letting them practice without any idea as to the cor- 
rect method of putting the shot. 

Be careful to see that the boys do not overexert them- 
selves. From eight to ten puts every day will be enough 
practice, and they should not be permitted to extend 
themselves to the limit. 



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CHAPTER XIII. 

Standixg Broad Jump. 

By Ray C. Ewry. 

In tlie standing broad jump the body covers a certain 
distance, and in doiDg so must rise to a certain height. A 
novice at the game invariably makes both distance and 
height with the muscuhir action of the leg, his arms being 
used only to balance the body. To get the most out of a 
jump the arms must help lift the body as well as balance 
it, as will be seen in the following description of the 
motions used in the jump. 

Standing on the take-off, the first position is an erect 
one with the arms stretched up straight in the air; as the 
knees and hij)S bend for the squat, the arms are brought 
down past the body and sw^iing well back. When they have 
reached the highest point of their backward swing they 
are started down and forward, passing the feet just as the 
body has reached the lowest point of the squat; then just 
as they reach this point the legs start their push. Xow 
the body has been falling forward all this time an amount 
which is instinctive and to be learned by practice, so that 
when the legs push, their thrust is applied in a more or less 
horizontal direction along the ground. This would bring 
the jumper face downward on the ground, but the arms 
in the meantime have continued their liard upward swing 
and give the lift to the entire body necessary to carry it 
to the landing point. After leaving the take-off the legs 



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are pulled up sharply and at the proper time the feet are 
dropped forward and down. The arms have heen coming 
down during this action^ so that at the moment of land- 
ing they are swung backward ]iast the feet, assisting in 
rocking the body forward and preventing its falling back 
of the break. 




RAY EWRY HIGH JUMPING. 

^7his is a remarkable snapshot of the world's champion clearing the bar. 

Note the action of his right leg, body and arms. 



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CHAPTER XIV. 
Standi N'G High eTuMP. 

By Kay C. Ewry. 
In the standing high jmnj^ the start is made with the 
side to the bar at a distance depending upon the jumper. 
I stand about 18 inches from the bar when clearing 5 feet 
4 inches or 5 feet 5 inches. This distance will vary with 
the height of the bar and the juniper's condition, and 
will have to be determined by practice. In starting the 
jump the feet are placed close together, the arms brought 
down, the squat made in the same way as in the standing 
broad, except that the body does not fall forward. The 
upward swing with the arms, combined with the push 
of the legs, throws the body straight up into the air. As 
it rises the leg nearest the bar is brought up with the 
knee bent and carried over the bar. x4s it passes over the 
bar the other leg is started upward in the same manner 
and when the body is at its highest point it is in 
a sitting position, with a leg on either side of the bar. 
The first leg over has commenced to drop and the other 
leg is brought still higher to allow it to clear. The body 
is now dropping and the second leg must be kicked high 
to prevent its catching the bar. The landing is made on the 
first leg over, with the second leg just passing clear of the 
bar. In starting, the body is inclined slightly toward the 
bar, so as to give the necessary side rake. This side rake 
is also increased by a sidewise movement of the hips which 



58 Spalding's athletic libijaky. 

can be learned only by practice. Do not start the scissors 
action of the legs too soon. Get all the push upward pos- 
sible first and then maneuver the leg while in the air. 
This jnmp requires a great deal of practice, especially in 
the action of the arms, which control the balance of the 
body while in the air and make the jump possil)le. 

The important point in all this is the liard and rapid 
upward swing with the arms, which lifts the body and 
allows the legs to make the distance in the standing broad, 
and assists in lifting the body in the standing nigh. 

One of the best exercises for the arms is the full arm 
swings and any work which will bring into play the mus- 
cles of the neck and shoulders. For the leg muscles, 
skipping the rope, the stiff-legged jump and "squats." 
To strengthen the abdominal muscles, use the kicks, espe- 
cially the double-footed kick, which will also teach control 
of the body while in the air. Of course the jump itself 
is the best exercise, especially for timing the various 
movements. A good plan, when time allows, is to jump 
until tired and then find out by the sore spots the next 
day what muscles are w^eak ; then suitable exercise can be 
taken to strengthen these parts. 

Jump as often as you feel like doing, but always rest 
up three or four days before a contest, taking only some 
light, quick exercise. Above all keep supple; the standinu" 
jumps take only an instant to execute, and during that 
time the various parts of the body move rapidly through 
long distances, so that any stiffness or tightness which 
would not affect a shot putter or running juuiper would 
make for a poor performance in a standing jumper. 



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Avoid the use of .Simulants, intoxicants or anything that 
will affect the digestion. Your nervous S3'steni iiiiisl 1)0 
in the best of shape^ as you must concentrate all your 
strength in one effort^ without any chance to change your 
stride or balance after the start is made. 



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CHAPTEll XV. 
Hurdle Eacixg. 

By Harry Hillman. 

Hurdle racing is one of the most spectacular events in 
athletics. It requires considerahle practice and plent}^ of 
speed to excel at this sport. 

A great many athletes make mistakes in trying to run 
the full distance over the sticks in tlieir initial trials. For 
both the high and low hurdles, as a starter, obtain two 
hurdles 2 feet G inches in height. 

Begin by practising the jump. Start about ten yards 
from the hurdle and practice going over it until you show 
some form and gain confidence in yourself. Of course 
this cannot be done in a day nor in a week. It will take 
some time to acquire the knack. 

]\Iost timber-top])ers hurdle with the left leg forward, 
l)ut if you find it more convenient to use the other leg, do 
so. The idea is to get over the hurdles as quickly and 
gracefully as possible. In leaping extend the leg going 
over first straight in front; bend the body forward from 
the hips: extend the arms similar to a tight-rope walker — 
they act as a balance while in tlie air. Bring up the 
rear leg in a hooked position and close to the body; during 
the leap gradually bring your rear leg forward; on land- 
ing be prepared to slioot this leg out for the next stride. 
Be sure that the front leo- clears the hurdle — the rear lesf 
may occasionally hit at first, but practice will overcome 



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this fault. A Inirdh'r will S'/ldoiu fall i i' his lirst k'g clears 
the bar. 

In the otlic'ial 22^) yards low liui'dlcs cnc-li hurdle is 
placed 2i) yards apart, a like distance froni the start to 
the first hurdle and from the last hurdle to the finish. IJut 
for l)oys 10 yards will do for a (iJ yaj'ds race; when the 
distance is longer the hurdles should be 20 yards apart. 

In the latter event seven or nine strides should be taken 
between the jumps^ but it is much better for boys to use 
hurdles 10 yards apart until they become better acquainted 
with the hurdles^ with, of course^ a reduction in the number 
of strides. Xever chop your stride. If necessary, make 
an extra long leap. 

Go at the first hurdle as you would if you were running 
a 50 yards dash, and on clearing the first obstacle look 
straio-ht ahead for the next one, countins? vour strides 
between the jumps. Never look around; if you do, un- 
doubtedly you will lose your stride and either fall or lose 
considerable distance. Keep your mind on your own race ; 
do not pay attention to your rivals. 

At first the beginner will probably get somewhat dis- 
couraged, but upon acquiring the necessary form and si)eed 
he will greatly enjoy this branch of the sport. 




HARRY HILLMAN JND LAWSON ROBERTSON. 
The champion three-legged team. Showing how to adjust the official harness. 



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CHAPTER XA^T. 

Tiiree-Legged 1\AC1XG. 
By Harry Hillman. 

Til roe-legged racing until the last few 3^ears was re- 
garded as a freak event, but lately it has been looked upon 
as an event which reqnires speed, form and knack — an 
event lliat necessitates considerable training and practice. 
In the annual Military Athletic League tournament, it 
has l)een for the last four years listed as a championship, 
and when one considers the time that has been made, 100 
yards in 11 seconds, it can readily be realized what 
progress has been accomplished. 

A slra]) is fastened to each inside ankle of the athlete 
and a loop strap 3 inches long attached to these, allowing 
enough leeway, so the competitors will not step on each 
other. At the upper part of the leg between the knee and 
hip, another strap is fastened in a similar manner, except 
that the center strap is shorter — 2 inches in length. The 
lower straps should not be tight, but the upper ones must 
be fastened tight enough to hold them in place during a 
race. In the longer races, 120 yards and over, a leather 
belt must be worn, and attached to this a small strap 
fastened to the upper leg strap, to hold same in place. 

It is advantageous to have the team made up of one 
taller man, so that the shorter man can better grasp his 
partner around the back and ol)lain a good hold around 
his partner's waist. The taller man's inside arm goes 



64 Spalding's athletic library. 

over his partner's arm and takes a like hold on the 
other side. 

At first it would l)e ])etter to practice running- together 
until both athletes gain confidence in themselves. The 
crouch start should be used. In starting the strapped 
legs should l)e placed in the front position — the loose legs 
in the rear; this is advisable because free action is neces- 
sary in the first stride. After leaving the mark keep close 
to your partner, swing the outside arms similar to a sprinter, 
and on finishing keep going steadily until you slow up to 
a walk; otherwise a nasty fall will result. The athletes 
run exactly as if they were running the race alone, with 
the exception that the inside arms are locked around each 
other. 

Signals should be arranged between the partners so each 
will know what the other one is going to do. 

Continual practice in this event means perfection. 



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CHAPTER XVII. 
High Jumping. 

By Harry F. Porter. 

High jumping is one of the most helpful and at the 
same time most fascinating of sports. It calls for all the 
zealousness of an acrobat and furnishes all the stimulus of 
competition. Progress in high jumping is likel}^ to be 
slow, but patience and persistence will win the prize. 
The goal is worth while, for each round of success makes 
a human weakness overcome, some part of the body 
strengthened and brought under perfect control, some bit 
of nervousness eliminated, a substantial gain in manhood — 
mental, moral, and physical. To rise to class in high 
jumping one must bring out symmetry of manhood; if 
weak he must become strong, if awkward he must become 
graceful, if angular he must become rounded, if inclined 
to timidity he must become bold, if to nervousness and 
excitement calm and self-possessed. 

There is no set way of high jumping. As no two men 
are built exactly alike, so no two men can jump their best 
along the same lines. But the general principle is the 
same — to make every part of the body and every part of 
the jump from the beginning of the run to the clearance 
of the bar and the alighting, serve the one purpose, which 
is to attain the greatest possible height. First determine 
that you are going to succeed, then stick everlastingly at 
it. being guided largely by your own judgment as to the 





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HARRY F. PORTER. 
Olympic champion high jumper. 



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amount of work you attempt. l)iit doing a little every day, 
if only in your own room, to keep in trim, and you are 
bound to get there. 

It is not necessary to run hard at the bar. It is better 
to bound along easily with just enough speed to carry you 
across the bar. Too much speed will shoot you into the 
bar and out a distance, but not up in tho air. ^'ou will 
be coming just fast enough when 3^ou are easily able to 
check yourself at the instant of take-oif, thus converting 
the force of your run into distance upward. 

^lost jumpers when beginning approach the take-off 
from the side. But it is better to run straight at it. At 
first it may seem more difficult and you may not be able 
to jump as high as with the side approach, but eventually 
you will be able to go much higher. 

Learn to use the off-leg to advantage. By giving it a 
powerful swing u]:»wards at the instant of take-off, and 
following it up with a ''bending-t he-crab" movement just 
at the instant when the hips and back would appear to 
take the bar off, you will add many inches to your jump. 
The body should clear the bar in a wiggle, snake-like, and 
not stiff nor bolt-upright. A quick snap-down of the legs 
after they are once across the bar and a simultaneous reach- 
forward of the arms, head, and shoulders will carry the 
upper part of the body free of the bar, right it, and enable 
it to alight gracefully on the feet, thus completing 
the jump. 

In practice it is best not to try very great height, but 
rather to confine your eff':rt5 to more and more perfect 
clearance of a moderate height — one that you feel you can 



68 SPALDING S ATHLETIC LLBRARY. 

make sure of every time. This will favor development of 
form. Then, under the spur of eompetition, you will 
easily be able to couibine form with lieight. 

It is not well to practice if you are not in the mood — 
do somethino- else: run, tramp, play base ball, tennis, 
])asket l)all, or hand l)all — anytliino- tluit you can abandon 
yourself to and thoroughly enjoy and that at the same time 
will make you quick and develop perfect control. Slow, 
heavy exercises, like rowing and dumb-bells, or throwing 
the medicine ball, are not desirable training adjuncts. 
Practice doing the split and high-stretch kicking every 
(^lay — this will keep you loosened out and your legs under 
good control. Also practice the "jumping-jack" stunt very 
frequently — it will develop spring in the calves and thighs. 
All these things can be accomplished in one's room or in 
tlie back yard and require but a few moments of time each 
day. After form is once acquired, they will suffice to keep 
one always in trim for competition. 

Do not attempt to combine broad jumping or hurdling 
with high jumping, if you wish to make the most of your- 
self at high jumping. 

Set you heart on one thing, keep alive your interest in 
that one thing, and if you are patient and persistent you 
will one day become a cham]uon — in this or any other 
athletic feat or in anything else you attempt. 



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CllAl'TKlJ Will. 
Class Atiii.ktks. 

Tho method of detcriuining class ivcords as adoi)t(Ml l)y 
the Board of Superintendents of the Tublie Schools of 
Greater Xew York is given herewith. 

In this form of athletics a record is made by the whole 
class instead of Ijv an individual. At least 80 per cent, 
of the boys enrolled in tlie class must take part in order 
to have the record stand. 

Classes may be tested as follows : 

Staxdixg Bro.u) Jump. 

The best record made in three trial jumps is taken for 

each boy. The class record is determined by adding the 

individual records and dividing by the number of boys 

competing. 

Pull-Up. 

Each boy must pull himself up until his chin is above 
the bar, then lower himself, extending his arms to their 
full length. His feet must not touch the floor during the 
test. The number of times that he pulls himself up is his 
record. The class record is found as in the Broad Jump. 



EUXNING. 

The distance is 50 yards for Grades G-A and 6-B and 
80 yards for Grades 8-A and 8-B. In order to lessen the 
possibility of error in timing the competitors, the follow- 




CLEARING THE BAR. 
A remarkable action photo of Harry F. Porter high jumping. 



Spalding's athletic library. 71 

ing method has heen adopted: The boys arc lined up be- 
hind the starting mark in the order in which they are to 
run; the tinier, who also acts as starter, stands at the 
finish-line and gives the signal for each boy to start. As 
the first runner crosses the finish-line the second runner is 
ffiven the signal to start. As the last bov crosses the finish- 
line the watch is stopped. The record is found by dividing 
the time elapsed by the number of boys competing. If an 
ordinary watch is used the first boy should be started when 
the second hand is over the "60" mark. 

The Public Schools Athletic League has placques that 
are held till the next year l)y the class making the highest 
average in each event in each grade of each borough. 

Athletic Badge Tests. 
The Public Schools Athletic League offers Athletic 
Badges for all boys having at least B in effort, proficiency 
and deportment, upon the attainment of the following 
standards : 

Br^oxzE Badge. 

60-Yard IJiin 83-5 seconds 

Pull-up. or cliinning on liar 4 times 

Standing Broad Jump 5 feet 9 inches 

Bronze and Silver Badges. 

60-Yard Run, Indoors 8 seconds 

100-Yard Euu, Ontrloors 14 seconds 

Pull-up 6 times 

Standing Broad Jump 6 feet 6 inches 




OLYMPIC CHAMPION F. C. IRONS. 
Showing hi? remarkahh rise and l^g-raising action. 



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CHAPTER XIX. 

Setting Up Exercises. 

Setting-up exercises are claimed by the author, W. G. 
George, of London, England, to be one of the best exer- 
cises for an athlete. They are easily adapted to class work 
as a preliminary to other athletic activities. 

For an elementary schoolboy not more than ten attempts 
are advisable at the start, five for the first couple of weeks 
would be better. First week, five times; second week, ten 
times ; third week, fifteen times ; fourth week, twenty times, 
and never more than twenty times for a schoolboy. ]\[r. 
George, who firmly believes this to be one of the best 
methods of getting into shape, is holder of the world's 
record for running one mile, time 4 minutes 12% seconds. 

Mr. George's "100 -up" exercise can be practiced on any 
floor, the space required being not more than six feet. The 
method as given by Mr. George is as follows : 

"A. — Preliminary practice for preparing the leg muscles 
for the more severe strain required of them for the ^100-up' 
exercise : 

"Draw two parallel lines on the ground, eighteen inches 
long and eight inches apart. Place one foot on the mid- 
dle of each line. Stand flat-footed, the feet lying perfectly 
straight on the lines. The arms should be held naturally, 
loosely and nearly straight, with a slight forward inclina- 
tion, the body being upright and straight (Plate Xo. 1). 
Xow raise one knee the lieight of the hip (Plate Xo. 2) — 



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precisely as in walking, only the knee action is higher, and 
brings the foot back and down again to its original posi- 
tion, touching the line lightl)' with the ball of the foot; 
repeat the raising and lowering of the leg ten to fifteen 






times, and repeat with the other leg. Practically, this 
amounts to balancing the body on one leg while exercising 
with the other. Care must be taken that the knee comes 
to the level of the hip every time. This may not be found 





easy at first, but practice will soon bring about the desired 
result. Great attention must be paid to keeping the body 
upright and the legs and feet quite straight while exer- 
cising. Practice slowly until the necessary balance is 



spaldixg's athletic library. 75 

acquired and the exercisr aceomplislied with ease. Havinsr 
thoroughly iriastered the correct form, the student may 
turn his attention to — 

"B. — The major or '^lOO-up' exercise. 

"^'Before giving particulars, I should like again to im- 
press the necessity of maintaining form in every practice. 
]\Iy advice is, directly the correct form is lost, stop. Be- 
ginners should start the major exercise slowly and on no 
account strain nor overexert themselves. Nearly all break- 
downs and failures are the result of hurried and injudicious 
training, or fast work while the system is unprepared for 
it. On the other hand, slow, well considered, steady prac- 
tice, rarely, I might also say never, is injurious; while 
breakdowns are practically unknown among those who 
start their training slowly, gradually increasing distance, 
time or pace as the heart, lungs and muscles grow accus- 
tomed to the strain which is put upon them. 

"Prepare lines as for the preliminary practice. Stand 
on them as before, except that the body must be balanced 
on the ball of the foot, the heels being clear of the ground, 
the head and body being tilted very slightly forward, and 
the hands down by the side. Xow spring from the toe, 
bringing the knee to the level of the hip (Plate No. 3) as in 
the slower exercise — letting the foot fall back to its original 
position; repeat with the other leg, and continue raising 
and lowering the legs alternately. This action is exactly 
that of running, except that instead of the legs moving 
forward, the foot drops into its original position on the 
ground. 

"The main point is, Correct Action. The knees must 
be brought at each stride up to the level of the hip, while, 



76 Spalding's athletic library. 

as the knee comes down, the foot shouhl not be carried 
further backwards than level with the back. When the 
knee is brought higher than the hip, the body is thrown 
out of its perpendicular backwards (Plate No. 4) ; when 
the foot is thrown out behind further than level with the 
back, the body is correspondingly forced forward (Plate 
No. 5 ) . Either is a hindrance to form and pace — the two 
objects striven for l)y those who train, whether for health 
or competition. All such will, undoubtedly, derive more 
benetit from doing their practice correctly than the re- 
verse. While doing the ^100 up' use the arms as in run- 
ning — i. e., hold them also at full length and swing them 
half way across the chest, forward and backward a few 
inches behind the back as each stride is taken. A good 
practice is to stand still on the lines and use the arms as 
in running, putting plenty of force into the work, so as to 
loosen the muscles of the shoulders and make the upper 
part of the frame active and pliable, in order that it may 
act in perfect union with the legs when the ^100 up' is 
performed. 

"I advise nobody to attempt more than twenty up at the 
start, ten for each leg. Very few can manage even so 
many in form at the outset ; but practice makes a world of 
difference. T.et me warn you, however, against a too rapid 
progress. This may result in a strain, or what is even more 
likely, a loss of correct form. The knees will not be par- 
allel to the straight line, or the body will be dragged for- 
ward. Do not expect to get true action in a moment. 
Probably the first few attempts will be disappointments. 
Be not, however, discouraged. Keep steadily on, and the 
correct action will come sure enough." 



OFFICIAL TJITLES 

OP THE 

PUBLIC SCHOOLS ATHLETIC LEAGUE 

GOVERNING 

Competitors 

The Track The Course 

Hurdles 

Eelay Racing Potato PiAcing 

The Finish 

Standing Broad Jump Running Broad Jump 

Running High Jump 

The Shot 

Ties Protests 



Reprinted from the Official Handbook of the Public Schools 
Athletic League (Spalding's Athletic Library No. 313). 



THE COMPETITORS. 
J?ule XVII. 

The competitors shall report to the Clerk of the Course at the 
starting point of each competition, after they have been called 
to the inner circle. 

Each contestant must provide himself with a number corre- 
sponding to the number opposite his name on the programme. 
This number he must wear conspicuously while he is competing, 
and without it he shall not be allowed to start except with the 
consent of the Referee. 

In handicap events, competitors, whether they be scratch or 
hmit mark men, must start from positions in which they are 
placed by the Clerk of the Course. 

If in straightaway races the competitor does not confine him- 
self to his own lane, but instead crosses into the lane of his 
opponent, the Referee shall disqualify him. 

In races around a turn, the competitor shall, after turning the 
last corner, continue in a straight line to the finish and not cross 
either to the outside or the inside in front of any of the other 
competitors. 

Any competitor who wilfully jostles, crosses in front of, or 
otherwise impedes an opponent, shall be disqualified by the 
Referee from that event. 

The Referee shall further disqualify from the meeting any 
competitor who, in his opinion, is trying to lose, to coach, or to 
impede in any way the chances of another competitor. He shall 
further notify the Games Committee, who will take further 
action. 

Any competitor acting in an ungentlemanly manner, whether 
toward competitors, spectators or officials, may be disqualified by 
the Referee from that and all other events at that meeting, and if 
the Referee thinks the offence worthy of further punishment, 
he shall make a full report on the case to the Secretary of the 
Public Schools Athletic League for further action. 



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THE TRACK. 
Rule XIX. 

The distance to be run shall be measured on a line eighteen 
inches outward from the inner edge of the track. This edge 
shall be a solid curb raised three inches above the level of the 
track. 

In straightaway races, distance shall be measured in a direct 
line from the starting mark to the finishing line. 

In indoor races on board floors courses may be marked plainly 
(with whitewash) on the track. 

THE COURSE. 
Rule XX. 

In straightaway races the competitor must keep his own course 
from start to finish. In these races separate courses, called lanes, 
shall be laid out for each competitor by means of stakes driven 
into the ground, to which cord or wire is attached and which are 
placed about fifteen yards apart. 

In all races the competitors must not cross to the pole, or inner 
edge of the track until he is at least two strides in advance of 
his nearest competitor. 

In all championship races positions shall be drawn for, num- 
bering one, two, three, and so on, from border out, and the 
drawing shall be in the names of the schools. The Clerk of the 
Course shall then allot positions. The school having the first 
choice shall have the position next the pole, or inner edge of 
the track, the school having second choice, second position and 
so on, the schools alternating, so that, if possible, there will not 
be two contestants from the one school in the same heat. 

In championship events on straightaway tracks, the drawing 
shall be by schools, and the Referee shall see that no two con- 
testants from the same school shall start in one heat. There 
shall be a drawing for the choice of lanes, the school winning 
first choice selecting whatever lane the first runner for that 
school desires, the school having second choice the next best lane 
and so on. 



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Ill handicap events the contestants, when called, must take 
any lane assigned them by the Clerk of the Course, 

RELAY RACING. 
Rule XXII. 

A line shall he drawn twenty feet in front of each starting 
line. Between these two lines each runner must touch the suc- 
ceeding runner. Failure to do this shall disqualify the team in 
that event. There shall he Judges of Relay Racing whose duties 
it shall be to see that all touches are properly made. 

The same rules with reference to fouling, coaching or imped- 
ing a runner in any manner, apply to relay racing as to other 
running events. 

In the case of a handicap relay race, the boy on the first relay 
is granted the total handicap allowed each team. 

Only those boys are allowed to run in the final heat of a 
relay race who have competed in the trial heats. 

POTATO RACING. 
Rtde XXIV. 

The potato race shall be one in which three or more potatoes 
are placed two yards apart on a direct line. The first potato shall 
be two yards from the receptacle, which shall be either a pail, 
basket, box, or can, not over 36 inches in circumference at the 
opening. 

The finish shall be a line five yards back of the receptacle, 
which must be crossed after the last potato has been placed in 
the receptacle. 

If the competitor should drop a potato, he must replace it in 
the receptacle before he touches another potato ; otherwise, he 
shall be disqualified. 

In handicap events the mark is taken off back of the receptac? \ 

THE SHOT. 
Rule XXV. 
The Shot shall be a m.etal sphere of any weight decided upon 
by the Games Committee. For indoor^ games for record purposes 



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a filled shot covered with any material and being a perfect and 
solid sphere may be used. 

The shot shall be "put" with one hand, and in making the 
attempt, it shall be above and not behind the shoulder. 

All puts shall be made from a circle seven feet in diameter. 
The circle shall be a metal or wooden ring, painted or white- 
washed, and sunk almost flush with the ground, and it shall be 
divided into two halves by a line drawn through the center. In 
the middle of the circumference of the front half shall be placed 
a stop-board four feet long and four inches high, and firmly 
fastened to the ground. In making his puts, a competitor may 
rest his foot against, but not on top of, the stop-board. 

That put shall be considered a fair put when no part of the 
body of the competitor touches the top of the stop-board, the 
circle, or the ground outside of the circle, provided the competi- 
tor shall leave the circle by its rear half, which shall be the half 
directly opposite the stop-board. A put shall be considered foul 
if any part of the body of the competitor shall touch the ground 
outside the front half of the circle before the put is measured. 

The Field Judges shall measure each put from the nearest 
mark made by the fall of the shot to the circumference of the 
circle on a line from the mark made by the shot to the center 
of the circle. 

Foul puts and letting go the shot in making an attempt shall 
be counted as trials without result. 

Each competitor shall have three trial puts, and the first, sec- 
ond, third and fourth in the trials shall have three more trials 
each in the final. 

The best put made by a competitor, whether made in the 
trials or finals shall count as his best put and the result will be 
decided accordingly. 

RUNNING HIGH JUMP. 
Rule XXVI. 
A fair jump shall be one that is made without the assistance 
of weights, diving, somersaults or handsprings of any kind. 



82 Spalding's athletic libeaky. 

The bar shall be a thin stick two inches in width and shall rest 
on pins which shall project not more than three inches from the 
uprights. When this bar is removed, it shall constitute a trial 
jump without result. 

The height at which the jump shall commence and the height 
to which it shall be raised at each succeeding jump shall be 
decided by the Field Judges. 

The height shall be measured from the middle of the bar to 
the ground on a direct line. 

Each competitor shall be allowed three trial jumps at each 
height, and if on the third trial he shall fail, he shall be declared 
out of the competition. 

At each successive height each competitor shall take one trial 
in his proper turn ; then those failing, if any, shall have their 
second trial in a like order, after which those who have failed at 
the second trial may take their third and final trial at that 
height. 

A competitor may decline to jump at any height in his turn, 
and by so doing, forfeits his right to again jump at the height 
declined. 

If, however, a competitor takes a trial at any height and fails 
in the first trial, he shall not pass the other two trials. 

Running under the bar in making an attempt to jump shall be 
counted as a balk, and three successive balks shall constitute a 
trial jump. 

There shall be no limit to the run a competitor may take before 
attempting a jump. 



RUNNING BROAD JUMP. 
Rule XXVII. 
A joist five inches shall be sunk flush with the ground. The 
outer edge of the joist shall be called the scratch line and the 
measurement of all jumps shall be made from it at right angles 
to the nearest break in the soft ground, or in the turf or earth 
outside the soft ground by any part of the body of a competitor. 



spaldtxg's athletic library. 83 

In front of the scratch line the ground shall be removed to 
the depth of three and the width of twelve inches outward. 

A foul jump shall be one where the competitor in jumping off 
the scratch line makes a mark on the ground immediately in 
front of it, or runs over the line without jumping, and shall 
count as a trial jump without result. 

Each competitor shall have three trial jumps, and the competi- 
tors finishing one, two, three and four in the trial jumps, shall 
each have three more trial jumps. 

The competition shall be decided by the best of all the trial 
jumps of the competitors. 

A fair jump shall be one that is made without the assistance 
of weights, diving, somersaults or handsprings of any kind. 

STANDING BROAD JUMP. 
Rule XXVIII. 

The feet of the competitor may be placed in any position, but 
shall leave the ground once only in making an attempt to jump. 
When the feet are lifted from the ground twice, or two springs 
are made in making the attempt, it shall count as a trial jump 
without result. A competitor may rock back and forward, lifting 
heels and toes alternately from the ground, but may not lift 
either foot clear of the ground, nor slide either foot along the 
ground in any direction. 

In all other respects the rules governing the running broad 
jump govern the standing broad jump as well. 

THE HURDLES. 
Rule XXXI. 
In the 120 yards hurdle race, ten hurdles shall be used ; 
height of hurdles to be decided upon by the Games Committee. 
They shall be placed ten yards apart, with the first hurdle fifteen 
yards distant from the starting point, and the last hurdle fifteen 
yard? before the fini^^hing line. 

In the 220 yards hurdle race ten hurdles shall be used; height 
of hurdle to be decided upon by the Games Committee. They 



84 Spalding's athletic library. 

shall be placed twenty yards apart, with the first hurdle twenty 
yards distant from the starting mark, and the last hurdle twenty 
yards from the finishing line. 

In hurdle races of other distances, and with different numbers 
of hurdles, the hurdles shall be placed at equal distances, with 
the same space between the first hurdle and the starting point 
and the last hurdle and the finishing line as between each of the 
hurdles. 

In making a record it shall be necessary for the competitor to 
jump over every hurdle in its proper position, nor shall the per- 
formance be considered a record unless every hurdle is left 
standing. 

TIES. 
Rule XXXII. 

In all contests whose results are determined by measurement 
of height or distance, ties shall be decided as follows : 

In handicap contests the award shall be given to the competitor 
who received the least allowance. In case of a tie between two 
or more competitors who received the same allowance, the 
decision shall be made as in scratch contests. 

In case of a tie in a scratch contest at high jumping, the tieing 
competitors shall have three trials at the height last tried, and 
if still undecided the bar shall be lowered to the height next 
below, and three trials taken at that height. If no one clears it, 
the bar shall be lowered again and again until one of the com- 
petitors clears it. In case of a second tie, the award shall be 
given to the competitor who cleared the bar with the least num- 
ber of trials. 

In case of a tie in a scratch contest in any event decided by 
distance, each of the tieing competitors shall have three addi- 
tional trials, and the award shall be made in accordance with the 
distance clear in these additional trials. In case of a second 
tie three more trials shall be allowed, and so on, until a decision 
is reached. In case of a dead heat in track events, the competi- 
tors shall not be allowed to divide the prize or points, or to 



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toss for them, but must compete again at a time and place 
appointed by the Referee. 

In case of a tie in the pole vault the officials shall raise or 
lower the bar at their discretion, and those competitors who have 
tied shall be allowed one trial at each height. 

THE FINISH. 
Rule XXI. 

The finish of a course shall be represented by a line between 
two finishing posts drawn across and at right angles to the 
sides of the track and four feet above which shall be placed a 
tape attached to both finishing posts. 

The finish of any race shall be counted when any part of com- 
petitor's body except his hands and arms shall reach the finish 
line. 

No competitor shall be considered to have finished unless his 
entire body shall have crossed the finish line. 

PROTESTS. 
Rtile XVIir. 

Protests against any competitor entered in any games may 
be made verbally or in writing, to the Games Committee before 
the meet, or to the Referee during the meet. 

If the protest is a claim of foul committed during the meet, 
the Referee shall decide the matter at once as laid down in the 
duties of Referee (Rule III.). 

If possible, the Games Committee shall decide all protests 
before the events are run off. If it is a case requiring the taking 
of evidence, the Games Committee shall decide the matter within 
one week after the date of the games. If it affects the contest- 
ant's amateur status, however, the case must be referred to the 
Secretary of the Public Schools Athletic League for action. 

When a contestant is allowed to compete under protest, the 
prizes that he may win shall be withheld until the case is settled. 



OFFICIAL RULES FO R ALL ATHLETIC SPORTS. 

The following list contains the Group and the Number of the book of 
Spalding-' s Athletic Library in which the rules wanted are contained. See 
front pages of book for complete list of Spalding's Athletic Library. 



Event. 



AU-Round Athletic Cham- 
pionship 

A. A. U. Athletic Rules .... 

A. A. U, Boxing Rules 

A. A. U. Gymnastic Rules. . 
A. A. U. Water Polo Rules. 
A. A. U. Wrestling Rules. . . 

Archery 

Badminton 

Base Ball 

Indoor 

Basket Ball, Official 

Collegiate 

Women's 

Water 

Basket Goal 

Bat Ball 

Betting 

Bowling 

Boxing— A. A. U., Marquis 

of Queensbury, London 

Prize Ring 

Broadsword (mounted) 

Caledonian Games 

Canoeing 

Children's Games 

Court Tennis 

Cricket 

Croquet 

Curling 

Dog Racing 

Fencing 

Foot Ball 

Code of Rules 

Association (Soccer) 

English Rugby 

Canadian 

Golf 

Golf-Croquet 

Hand Ball 

Hand Polo 

Hand Tennis 

Hitch and Kick 

Hockey 

Ice 

Field 

Garden 

Lawn 

Parlor 

Ring 

Ontario Hockey Ass'n 

Indoor Base Ball 

Intercollegiate A. A. A. A. . 

I.-C. Gymnastic Ass'n 

Lacrosse 

U. S. I.-C. Lacrosse League 



No. 



12 


182 


12 


311 


12 


311 


12 


311 


12 


311 


12 


311 


11 


248 


11 


188 


1 


1 


9 


9 


7 


7 


7 


312 


7 


318 


12 


55 


6 


188 


12 


55 


12 


55 


8 


8 


14 


162 


12 


55 


12 


55 


13 


23 


11 


189 


11 


194 


3 


3 


11 


138 


11 


14 


12 


55 


14 


165 


2 


2 


2 


334 


2 


2a 


12 


55 


2 


332 


5 


5 


6 


188 


11 


13 



194 

55 

304 

6 

154 

188 

188 

188 

55 

256 

9 

307 

333 

201 

305 



Event. 



Lawn Bowls 

Lawn Games 

Lawn Tennis 

Obstacle Races 

Olympic Game Events — Mar- 
athon Race, Stone Throw- 
ing with Impetus, Spear 
Throwing, HellenicMethod 
of Throwing Discus. Dis- 
cus, Greek Sty le for Youths 

Pigeon Flying 

Pin Ball 

Playground Ball 

Polo ( Equestrian) 

Polo, Rugby 

Polo, Water (A. A. U.) 

Potato Racing 

Professional Racing, Shef- 
field Rules 

Public Schools Athletic 

League Athletic Rules. . . . 

Girls' Branch ; including 

Rules for School Games. 

Push Ball 

Push Ball, Water 

Quoits 

Racquets 

Revolver Shooting 

Ring Hockey 

Roller Polo 

Roller Skating Rink 

Roque 

jRowing 

Sack Racing 

Shuffleboard 

Skating 

Skittles 

Snowshoeing 

Squash Racquets 

j Swimming 

Tether Tennis 

Three- Legged Race 

Volley Ball 

Wall Scaling 

Walking 

Water Polo ( American) 

Water Polo (English) 

Wicket Polo 

Wrestling 

lY. M. C. A. All-Round Test. 

Y. M. C. A. Athletic Rules. . 

Y. M. C. A. Hand Ball Rules. 

Y.M.C.A. Pentathlon Rules. 

Y.M.C.A. Volley Ball Rules. 



ACCEPT NO 
SUBSTITUTE 



THE SRALDINGli|)TRADEMARK 



GUARANTEES 
QUALITY 



SPALDING 

Official Juvenfle Shot 

SPALDING JUVENILE SHOT 
are made spherical in shape. 
The practice obtained with same will 
benefit the juvenile athlete as he 
develops and is able to use the reg- 
ulation shot. Made in two styles, 
lead and iron. The lead shot is cov- 
ered with special reinforced and 
cushioned leather, making it an ideal 
shot for use in schoolyard play- 
grounds or where it is desirable to 
have shot roll minimum distance 
after landing, and its construction makes it possible to 
use it on a board floor without danger of injury to latter. 
This shot will not lose weight even after considerable use. 




]\f|\ C Leather Covered Shot, guaranteed 

llU. O. weight 5 lbs Each, 

No ^IS ^^^^^ ^^^^ ^^^^ (^^^ covered), 

liU« eliiJ* guaranteed weight 5 lbs. Each, 



.00 
.00 



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, addressed to 



New York 
Boston 

Syracuse 
Buffalo 



Philadelphia Washington 

Pittsburg Atlanta 

Baltimore I New Orleans 

Montreal. Canada 



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OF THIS BOOK 



^ I London, I Edinburgh, I Sydney, |^ 
T England Scotland Australia ' 



Chicago 
Cincinnati 
Cleveland 
Columbus 



St. Louis I San Francisco 
Kansas City Seattle 
Denver i ^fUnneapolis 
Detroit I St. Paul 



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I THE SPALDING TRADEMARK IS PLACED UPON EVERY GENUINE SPALDING ARTICLE. ACCEPT NO SUBSTITUTETI 

Spalding Championship Hammer 

with Ball Bearing Swivel 

The Spalding Championship Ball Bearing Hammer, 
originally designed by John Flanagan, has been highly 
endorsed only after repeated trials in championship 
events. The benefits of the ball bearing construction 
will be quickly appreciated by all hammer throwers. 

Guaranteed absolutely correct in weight. 
No. I 2FB. 12-lb., with sole leather case. $7.60 
No. I 2F. 12-lb. , without sole leather case. 5.50 
No. 1 6FB, 16-lb., with sole leather case. 7.50 
No. I 6F. 16-lb., without sole leather case. 5.60 

■7 




Spalding Rnbber Covered Indoor Shot 

(Patented December 19, 1905) 

^^Z^^ This shot is made according to scientific 
^■Mv' \ P^'i'^ciples, with a rubber cover that is 
^Bi^^^ 'I perfectly round ; gives a fine grip, and 
^^K/^^^m has the proper resiliency when it comes 
^^^^HHr in contact with the floor ; will wear 

^^^^^ longer than the ordinary leather 

covered, and in addition there is no 

possibility that the lead -dust will sift out, therefore 

it is always full weight. 
No. P. 16-lb., SI O.OO 1 No. Q. 12-lb., S9.00 

Indoor Shot 

With our improved leather cover 
Does not lose weight even when used 

constantly. 
No. 3. 12-lb., . Each, $7.00 
No. 4. 16-lb., . " 7.50 

No. 26. .8-lb., . " 5.00 

Regulation Shot, Lead and Iron 

Cu|^ Gnaranteed Correct In Weight 

T3\ No. I 6LS. 16-lb., lead. Each, $3.5 O 

m No. I 2LS. 12-lb., lead. " 3.00 

i^i No. I6IS. 16-lb., iron. " 1.7 5 

mg No. I2IS. 12-lb., iron. " I.50 

^ No. SIS. 8-lb., iron. " 1.25 




New Regulation Hammer 

with Wire Handle 

Gnaranteed Correct In weight 

Lead 

No. I 2LH. 12-lb., lead, practice. $4.60 
No. I 6LH. 16-lb., lead, regulation. 5. CO 

Iron 
No. BIH. 8-lb., iron, juvenile. S2.60 
No. I 2IH. 12-lb., iron, practice. 3.50 

No. I 6IH. 16-lb., iron, regulation. 3.75 , 

Extra Wire Handles 

No. FH. For above hammers, improved de-| 

sign, large grip, heavy wire. Each, 75c. 

Spalding 

Regulation 56-lb. 

Weight 

Made after model submitted 
by Champion J. S. Mitchel, 
and endorsed by all weight 
throwers. Packed in box and j 
guaranteed correct in weight' 
and in exact accordance with 
rules of A. A. U. 
No. 2. Lead 56-lb. weights. 

Complete, SI 2. CO 




Spalding Olympic Discus 

Since the introduction of Discus Throw- 
ing, which was revived at the Olympic 
Games, at Athens, in 1896, and which 
was one of the principal features at the 
recent games held there, the Spalding 
Discus has been recognized as the Official Discus, and is used in all com- 
petitions because it conforms exactly to the Official rules in every re- 
spect, and is exactly the same as used at Athens, 1906, and London, 1908. 
Packed in sealed box, and guaranteed absolutely correct S6.00 




Spalding Youths* Discus 

Offlclallr adopted by the PnbUc Schools 
Athletic League 

To satisfy the demand for a Discus that 

will be suitable for the use of the more 

youthful athletes, we have put out a 

■ special Discus smaller in size and 

lighter in weight than the regular 

Official size. The Youths' Discus is 

made in accordance with official speci* 

fications. . . Price, 94.09. 



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cities will receive attention. 



New York 
Boston 
Syracuse 
Buffalo 



FhUadelphia 
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Baltimore 



Washington 

Atlanta 
New Orleans 



Montreal. Canada 



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^ 



■OF THIS BOOK 



London, 
England 



JEdinburgh, 
Scotland 



Sydney, 
AustraUa 



Cincinnati 
Cleveland 
Columbus 



Kansas City 

Denver 

Detroit 



San Francisco 

Seattle 

Minneapolis 

St. Paul 



Prices in effect July 5, 1909, Subject to change without notice. 



sSSte THE SPALDING 



TRADEMARK 7u" 



Official Harness for Ttiree-Legged Racing 




MADE according to official rules. 
Complete Set of straps for 
fastening men and with extra 
straps for keeping fastenings at re- 
quired height in long distance races. 



Spalding Official Sacks for Sack Races 

(REINFORCED) 



SPALDING Official Sacks 
for Sack Races are made 
in two sizes, for men and 
boys. They are all strongly 
reinforced, will wear for a 
great length of time, and by 
their construction it is practi- 
cally impossible for racers to 
work their feet free. These 
sacks are made in exact ac- 
cordance with official regu- 
lations. 

No. MS. Men's Sack, rein- 
forced, 3 ft. wide. Each, $1.50 

No. BS. Boys' Sack, rein- 
forced, 2;^ ft. wide. Each, $1.00 




Communications 

addressed to 



A. G. SPALDING & BROS. 



in any of the following 



attention. 



New York 
Boston 
Syracuse 
Buffalo 



Philadelphia Washington 

Pittsburg Atlanta 

Baltimore I New Orleans 

Montreal. Canada 



^1^1 London, I Edinburgh, I Sydney, 1^ 
' England Scotland Australia ' 



Chicago 
Cincinnati 
Cleveland 
Columbus 



St. Louis 

Kansas City 

Denver 

Detroit 



San Francisco 

Seattle 

Minneapolis 

St. Paul 



Sa THE SPALDING 



r THE SPALDING TRADEMARK IS PLACED UPON EVERY GENUINE SPALDING ARTICLE. ACCEPT NO SUBSTITUTE. 
Foster's Patent Safety Hurdle 

The frame is 2 feet 6 inches high, with a swinging wooden 
hurdle 2 feet high, the swinging joint being 6 inches from 
one side and 18 inches from the other. With the short 
side up it measures 2 feet 6 inches from the ground, and 
with the long side up, 3 feet 6 inches. The hurdle can be 
changed from one height to the other in a few seconds, 
and is held firmly in either position by a thumb-screw. 
Single Hurdle, «3.50 
Per set of Forty Hurdles, S I OO.OO 




Foster's Safety Hurdle at the World's Fair, St. Leufs 



Spalding Vaulting Standards 

These standards are made carefully 
and well. There is nothing flimsy 
about them, and the measurements 
are clearly and correctly marked, 
so as to avoid any misunderstanding 
or dispute. 

it- 




No. I09. Wooden uprights, gradu- 
ated in half inches, adjustable to 
13 feet. Complete, $ I 5.00 

No. 111. Wooden uprights, inch 
graduations, 7 feet high. 
Complete, $9.00 

Cross Bars 

No. I 12. Hickory. Doz., $3.00 



S palding Vaulting Poles— Selected Spruce, Solid 



The greatest care has been exercised in making these poles. In 

selecting the spruce only the most perfect and thoroughly seasoned 

pieces have been used. All of this goes to make them what we claim 

they are, the only poles really fit and safe for an athlete to use. 



No. 
No. 
No. 
No. 
No. 



lOO. 
lOI. 
I02. 
I03. 
I04. 



8 feet long. 
10 feet long. 
12 feet long. 
14 feet long. 
16 feet long. 



Each, SS.OO 
4.00 
5.00 
6.00 
7.00 



Spalding Hollow Spruce Poles 

Considerably lighter than the solid poles, and the special preparation 
with which we fill the interior of pole greatly increases the strength 

and stiffness. 
No. 200. 8 feet long. . . . s » Each, $8.00 

Nfi. 20I. 10 feet long. ..,.»« " 8.60 

No. 202. 12 feet long. . . . ^ , " 9.00 

No. 203. 14 feet long. . . , i , " 9.60 

No. 204. 16 feet long. . . . . . " lO.OO 

We guarantee all of our wood vaulting poles, both hollow and 
solid, to be perfect in material and workmanship, but we do not 
guarantee against breaks while in use, as we have found in our 
experience that they are usually caused by improper use or abuse. 

"^ Spalding Bamboo Vaulting Poles 

Supplied in one length only, 16 feet, tape wound at short intervals. 
Thoroughly tested before leaving our factory. Fitted with special 
spike. No. B i 6. Bamboo, 16 feet long. Each, $7.00 



Competitors* Numbers, Printed on Heavy 
Manila Paper or Strong Linen 

-MANILA LINEN 

No. I. Ito 50. Set, $ .60 «2.50 

No. 2. Ito 75. 

No. 3. 1 to 100. 

No. 4. 1 to 150. 

No. 5. 1 to 200. 

No. 6. 1 19 250. 




.75 


3.75 


i.OO 


5.00 


I.50 


7.50 


2.00 


lO.OO 


8,60 


12.60 



For larger meets we 



lO. 

I I. 

12. 
13. 
14. 
16. 



Ito 300. 
ito 400. 
Ito 500. 
Ito 600. 
Ito 700. 
Ito 800. 
Ito 900. 
1 to 1000. 
1 to liOO. 



PER SET 

$3.00 
4.00 
6.00 
6.00 
7.00 
8.00 
9.00 
lO.OO 
I 1.00 



No. ' PER SET 

16. 1 to 1200. $ I 2.00I 

17. ito 1300. I8.0Q 

18. Ito 1400. 

19. Ito 1500. 

20. Ito 1600. 

21. Ito 1700. 

22. Ito 1800. 

23. Ito 1900. 
84. Ito 2000. 



Commun.,aUons^^^ A. G, SPALDING & BROS. 



"^^01 



New York 
Boston 

Syracuse 
Buffalo 



Philadelphia Washington \for stkeet numbers see ixswe moyr cover 

Pittsburg Atlanta [a- of mis book j^_^ 

Baltimore I New Orleans [•3'^ London, Edinburgh,! Sydney, 

Montreal. Canada I ^ I England | Scotland | Australia 



Chicago 
Cincinnati 
Cleveland 
Columbus 



St. Louis 

Kansas City 

Denver 

Detroit 



San Franclscd 

Seattle 

Minneapolis 

St. Paul 



prices to effect July 5, 1909. Subject (q change without notice. 



ACCEPT NO 



suSteTHE SPALDINGa«;TRADE-MARK 



THE SPALDING TRADEMARK IS PLACED UPON EVERY GENUINE SPALDING ARTICLE. ACCEPT NO SUBSTITUTETI 



Spalding 7-Foot Circle 




The discus, shot and weights are thrown from 

the 7-foot circle. Made of one-piece band iron 

with bolted joints. Circle painted white. 

Each, $10.00 

Spalding Take-off Board 

The Take-off 





a necessary adjunct to the athletic field. Regu- 
lation size; top painted white. Each, $3.00 

Spalding Toe Board or Stop Board 

The Toe Board or 
Stop Board is used 
when putting the 
16-lb. shot, throwing 
weights and discus, 
and is curved on the arc of a 7-foot circle. Toe 
Board, regulation size, painted white and sub- 
stantially made, s! . ._ Each, $3.50 

Spalding Referees' Whistles 

No. I . Nickel-plated whistle, 
well made. Each, 25c. 
No. 2. Very 
reliable. 
Popular de- 
sign. 26c. 

Spalding Lanes for Sprint Races 

We supply in this set sufficient stakes and cord 
to lay out four 100-yard lanes. Stakes are made 
with pointed end and suf- 
ficiently strong, so that 
they can be driven into 

hard ground. 
No.L. Per set, $1 5. CO 





Patent Steel Tape Chain on Patent 

Electric Reel 
For Measuring Distances in Athletic Competitions 

Madeof supe- 
rior steel 
about ?f inch 
wide. The 
■■^ ^j^^^^^a >-cr-v ^^^' allows 
/^ ^^^^^^^^ ^^ ^^ the entire 

I \}^ . ♦ . « e " tape open to 

V-/ Pat. May24,'92 dry and can 

be reeled and unreeled as easily as tapes in cases. 
Especially adapted to lay off courses and long 
measurements. Accuracy guaranteed. Com- 
plete directions with every tape. 
No. IB. 100 feet long. . Each, $5, CO 
No. I IB. 200 feet long. . " 7.50 

Patent "Angle" Steel Measuring Tape 




(QI. 




Especially adapted for 
laying off base ball dia- 
monds, tennis courts and 
all kinds of athletic fields, 
both outdoors and indoors. 1 
With this patent "Angle" 
Tape one person can easily 
secure accurate right angles, 
yet the tape is equal to any other for straight or 
any kind of measuring. Steel Tape enclosed in 
hard leather case, flush handles, all mountings 

nickel-plated. Accuracy guaranteed. 
No. A. 50 feet long, %in. wide. Each, $4.00 
No. B. 100 feet long, 3g in. wide. " 6.75 
Spalding Stop Watch 

Stem winder, nickel-plated 
case, porcelain dial, regis- 
tered to 60 seconds by 1-5 
seconds, fly back angaging 
and disengaging mechanism. 
Each, $7.50 

Spalding Starter's Pistol 



32 caliber, two inch 

barrel. Patent 

ejecting device. 

Each, $6.00 





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StHUHE SPALDING 



SMIDING Boys' Running 

SUITS 




Combination prices will be 
quoted on five or more suits 
as specified. 



No. IB SUIT— Consisting of Retail 

No. 6E Shirt $ .50 

No. 6 Running Pants. . . .35 

No. K Shoes 75 

No. VB Sweater (Gray only) . 1 .25 

Price, if separate articles composing outfit are 

purchased singly. .... $2.o5 

Combination Price $2*40 

Striping pants down sides or around waist, 20c. pair extra 
No. 2B SUIT— Consisting of Retail 

No. 6E Shirt $ .50 

No. 6 Running Pants. . . .35 

No. K Shoes 75 

No. 1 Bathrobe. . . . 2.50 

Price, if separate articles composing outfit are 

purchased singly. . . . . $4. 1 

Combination Price $3.60 

Striping pants down sides or around waist, 20c. pair extra 
No. 3B SUIT- Consisting of Retail 

No. 6E Shirt $ .50 

No. 4 Running Pants. . . .50 
No. 1 2 Running Shoes, sizes 1 to 6, 

with spikes for outdoor running. . 2.50 

No. JB Sweater (Gray only) . 1 .50 

Price, if separate articles composing outfit are 

purchased singly. .... $5.00 

Combination Price $4.40 

Striping pants down sides or around waist, 20c. pair extra 

) 



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New York 
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sjrra 
Buf 



Philadelphia Washington 

Pittsburg Atlanta 

Baltimore I New Orleans 

Montreal. Canada 



FOR STREET NUMBERS SEE J.SSIVE FRONT COiTR 
■OF THIS BOOK 



«^| London,|£dinburgl|,| Sydney, 1^ 
T England 'Scotland Australia ' 



Chicago 
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Columbus 



St. Louis 

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Denver 



San Francisco 

Seattle 
Minneapolis 



Detroit I St. Paul 



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TRADE-MARK TuAulf 



SPALDING Boys' Running 



CI TITC ^o^^^^^^^o^ prices will be quoted 




on five or more suits as specified. 



NO« 4B SUIX — Consisting of Retail 

No. 6E Shirt $ .50 

No. 4 Running Pants. . . .50 
No. 1 14 Leather Running Shoes, 
sizes 1 to 6, rubber soles, no 

spikes, for indoor running. . 2.50 

No. JB Sweater (Gray only). . 1 .50 

Price, if separate articles composing outfit are 

purchased singly. .... $3.00 

Combination Price $4.40 

Striping pants doivn sides or around waist, 20c. pair extra 
]VO* 5B SUIT — Consisting of Retail 

No. 6E Shirt $ .50 

No. 4 Running Pants. . . .50 
No. 1 2 Running Shoes, with spikes, 

for outdoor running. . . 2.50 

No. 1 Bathrobe. . . . 2.50 

Price, if separate articles composing outfit are ■ 

purchased singly. .... $6.00 

Combination Price $S*40 

Striping pants down sides or around waist, 20c. pair extra 



No. 6B SUIT— Con5r5/mg of 

No. 6E Shirt 

No. 4 Running Pants. 
No. I 1 4 Leather Running Shoes, 
rubber soles, no spikes; indoor use. 
No. 1 Bathrobe. 
Price, if separate articles composing outfit are 
purchased singly. .... 

Combination Price $5*40 

Striping pants down sides or around waist, 20c. pair extra 



Retail 

$ .50 
.50 

2.50 
2.50 

$6.00 



to A. G. SPALDING & BROS* ^" ^"ofe wufre^he attention. 



New York 
Boston 

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Buffalo 



Philadelphia Washington 

Pittsburg Atlanta 

Baltimore New Orleans 

Montreal. Canada 



^^ I London, I Edinburgh, I Sydney, ITf 
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Chicago 
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St. Louis 

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Denver 

Detroit 



San Francisco 

Seattle 

Minneapolis 

St. Paul 



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ASSUME SPALDING 



SPALDING INDOOR^sr 

f"'''"^'""^' RUNNING Suits 




Combination prices will be quoted on Jive 
more suits as specified. 



or 



Consisting of 



No. ID SUIT 



No. 6E Shirt, white. 
No. 4 Running Pants. . 
No. K Shoes 
Price, if articles composing 



Retail 

$ .50 
.50 
.75 



outfit are purchased singly. $1.75 

Combination Price, $1.45 

Striping Pants down sides or around waist. 20c. pair extra 



Consisting of ^O. 2D SUIT 

No. 6E Shirt, white. 
No. 3 Running Pants. . 
No. 1 Shoes. 
Price, if articles composing 

outfit are purchased singly. $2.75 

Combination Price, $2.20 

Striping Pants down sides or around waist, 20c. pair extra 



Retail 

$ .50 

.75 

1.50 



Consisting of ^0» 3D 
No. 6E Shirt, white. 
No. 4 Running Pants. . 
No. 11 4 Shoes. . . 

Price, if articles composing 
outfit are purchased singly. 

Combination Price, $3.00 

Striping Pants down sides or around waist, 20c. pair extra 



SUIT ,,,„ 

$ .50 
.50 
2.50 

$3.50 



Communicgtions .^ f^ Q SPALDING & BROS. ^ ""^•'J^ ''■^Z?"""'?"^ 



addressed i 



cities will receive attention. 




New York 
Boston 
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Buffalo 



PhUadelpbia Washington 

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Montreal. Canada 



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A OF THIS BOOK 



London, Edinburgh, Sydney, 
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StuteTHE SPALDING 



QUALITY 



SPALDING OUTDOOR 

f'^-'^"* Running Suits 




Combination prices will be quoted on Jive or 
more suits as specified. 



Consisting of 



No. IS SUIT 



Retail 



No. 6E Shirt, white. . $ .50 

No. 4 Running Pants. . .50 

No. K Shoes . . .75 
Price, if articles composing 

outfit are purchased singly. $1.75 

Combination Price, $1.45 

Striping Pants down sides or around waist. 20c. pair extra 



Consisting of 



No. 2S SUIT 



Retail 
$ .50 

.50 
3.00 



No. 6E Shirt, white. 
No. 4 Running Pants. . 
No. 1 1 Shoes. . 
Price, if articles composing 

outfit are purchased singly. $4.00 

Combination Price, $3.30 

Striping Pants down sides or around waist, 20c. pair extra 
Consisting of '^O. 3S SUIT r,,^,, 

No. 600 Shirt. . . $1.50 

No. 3 Running Pants. . .75 

No. 1 IT Shoes. . . 4.00 

Price, if articles composing " 

outfit are purchased singly. $6.25 

Combination Price, $5.30 

Striping Pants down sides or around waist, 20c. pair extra 



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addressed to 



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Montreal. Canada 



¥ 



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England 



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TH)s BOOK ^J Cincinnati 

Edinburgh,! Svdnev. 1^ Cleveland 
Scotland 



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htrV 



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ACCEPT NO 
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V'JAVi 



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THE SPALDING TRADEMARK IS PLACED UPON EVERY GENUINE SPALDING ARTICLE. ACCEPT NO SUBSTITUTL 



Spalding 

lONG-DISTANCE 




RUNNING SHOES 



cogsgiaa-'^l ^ 



Spalding Running Shoes 
were worn by many of the 
American Team at the 
Olympic Games, London, 
and the news of the un- 
paralleled success of the 
men from these shores came 
to us with the added know- 
ledge that we had con- 
tributed in at least some 
small degree to make their 
victory so conclusive. We 
had been building for just 
this result for over twenty 
years, or since our shoes 
have been made in the 
Spalding Factory, sparing 
no pains or expense in our 
endeavor to turn out abso- 
lutely perfect athletic 
shoes, and when the im- 
portance of having a shoe 
expert on the ground with 
the American athletes at 
the Olympic Games, Lon- 
don, was borne to us, our 
expert went to give what- 
ever aid, counsel and en- 
couragement he could to 
the sterling athletes who 
competed for the glory 
of America and the Stars 
and Stripes. (s===:S «===*=:£ e=*ss£ 




BUILT TO WIN. 

The same models as used hy 
many of the competitors Id 
the famous riflHRHTHOM 
race at the \''JMae€tOi^- 

1908 Olympic Games, London. 

No. MB. High cut. Made with 
special pure gum "diamond 
point' ' rubber soles and special 
quality black leather uppers. 
Full finished inside so as nol 
to hurt the feet in a long race. 
Hand sewed. This is a special 
shoe, not carried in stock, and 
made to order only. We can- 
not guarantee the soles on 
these shoes as they are pur« 
gum, which, while the best and 
rnost costly material for tha 
purpose, is not, unfortunately, 
the most durable. Pair, $8.00 
No. MO. Low cut. Made with 
corrugated tap rubber sole and 
cushioned leather heel; special 
quality black leather uppers. 
Full finished inside so as not to 
hurt the feet in a long race. 
Hand sewed. Per pair, $5.00 
No. MH. High cut. Made with 
corrugated tap rubber sole and 
cushioned leather heel; special 
quality black leather uppers. 
Full finished inside so as not to 
hurt, the feet in a long race. 
Hand sewed. Pair, $5.00 



The above represent the three 
styles most popular among 
American distance runnera. 



1^3^^^ Communications A | 
addressed to A* ' 


J.SPALDING & BKOS.'"''"'ci^i/'£ilfr^^"Jarte^^^ 


New York 
Boston 


Philadelphia Washington 

Pittsburg Atlanta 

Baltimore New Orleans 

Montreal. Canada 


FOR STREET tJUMBERS SEE INSCDB FRONT COVER 
A. OF THIS BOOK ♦ 


Chicago 
Cincinnati 


St. Louis 

Kansas City 

Denver 

Detroit 


San Francisco 

Seattle 

MinneapoUs 

St. Paul 


ffl 


London, 
England 


Edinburgh, 
Scotland 


Australia 


m 


Cleveland 
Columbus 



Prices in effect July 5, 1909. Subject to ch<uwe without notice. 



Stute THE SPALDING 



TRADEMARK "^IfK^^ 



Spalding Jacket Sweaters 



Sizes 28 to 44 inch chest measurement. We allow four inches for stretch in all 

our sweaters, and sizes are marked accordingly. It is suggested, hoivever, that 

for very heavy men a size about two inches larger than coat measurement be 

ordered to insure a comfortable fit. 




IBi^a .,..ii 



No. VG. Showing special trimmed «dg- 
Ing and cuffs supplied, If desired, on 
Jacket sweaters at no extra charge. 



BUTTON FRONT 

No. VG. Best quality worsted, 
heavy weight, pearl buttons. 
Made in Gray, White and Dark 
Brown Mixture only. 

Each, $6.00 -^$60.00 Doz. 
No. DJ. Fine worsted, standard ^ 
weight, pearl buttons, fine knit x j^ 
edging. Made in Gray, White tf")l-l; 
and Sage Gray only. |>'' ''" 

Each, SB.OO-k $5Jt.00-Doz. 
No. 3j. Standard weight wool, 
shaker knit, pearl buttons. In 
Gray or White only. 

Each, 9^.GO-k$lt8.00Doz. 

WITH POCKETS 

No. VGP. Best quality wors- 
ted, heavy weight, pearl but- 
tons. Made up in Gray or White only. With pocket on either side 
and a particularly convenient and popular style for golf players. 
Each, SG.OOii: $75.00 Doz. 




No. VGP 




ULT 



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Spalding 
Vest Collar Sweaters 

No. BG. Best quality worsted, good 
weight. Gray or White only, with ex- 
treme open or low neck. 

Each, $5.50 -k $57.00 Doz. 

Boys' Jacket Sweater 

No. 3JB. This is an all wool jacket 
sweater, with pearl buttons; fur- 
nished in Gray only, and sizes from 
30 to 36 inches chest measurement. 
Each, S3. 00 •k$33.00Doz. 
SPECIAL NOTICE— We will furnish any of the above solid color sweaters with one color 
body and another color (not striped) collar and calls in stocl( colors only at no extra 
charge. This does not apply la the No. 3 JB Boys' Sweater. 




The prices "printed in italics opposite items marked with * will be quoted only on orders for one half dozen or 
more. Qtiantity prices NOT allowed on items NOT marked with ir 



Commun ications 



tekjo A. G. SPALDING & BROS. '"""'Ji 



tf\e following 



cities will 



attention. 



New York 
Boston 

Syracosc 
Buffalo 



Philadelphia Washington 

Pittsburg Atlanta 

Baltimore I New Orleans 

Montreal. Canada 



London, Edinburgh, 

England Scotland AustraUa 



Chicago 
Cincinnati 
Cleveland 
Columbus 



St. Louis 

Kansas City 

Denver 

Detroit 



San Francisco 

Seattle 

Minneapolis 

St. Paul 



Prices in effect July 5, J 909. Subject to change without notice. 



ACCEPT NO 
SUBSTITUTE 





ATHLETIC SHIRTS, TIGHTS AND TRUNKS 

STOCK COLORS AND SIZES. Worsted Goods, Best Quality. We carry following colors regularly in stock: 

Black, Navy Blue and Maroon, in stock sizes. Shirts, 26 to 44 in chest. Tights, 28 to 42 in. waist. Other colors and sizes made 

to order at special prices. Estimates on application. 

Our No. 600 Line Worsted Goods. Furnished in Gray and White, Navy Blue, Maroon and Black only. Stock sizes : Shirts, 

26 to 44 in. chest ; Tiglits. 28 to 42 in. waist. 

Sanitary Cotton Goods. Colors: Bleached White, Navy, Black, Maroon and Gray. Stock sizes : 26 to 44 

^ '° '' '"■ "="^' Spalding Sleeveless Shirts 

No. 1 E. Best Worsted, full fashioned, stock colors and sizes. Each, $3.00 
No. 600. Cut worsted, stock colors and sizes. Each, S 1 .50 * $13.50 Doz. 
No. 6E. Sanita»-y Cotton, stock colors and sizes. Each,50c. if White, ^. 50 Doz. 

Spalding Striped Sleeveless shirts * <^^'''^^' ^•^^^''~- 

No. 6OOS. Cut Worsted, with 4-inch stripe around chest, in following com- 
binations of colors; Navy with White stripe; Black with Orange stripe; Maroon 
with White stripe; Red with Black stripe; Royal Blue with White stripe; Black 
with Red stripe; Gray with Cardinal stripe. . Each, $ 1 .50 * $15.00 Doz. 
iNo. 6ES. Sanitary Cotton, solid color body, with 4-inch stripe around chest, 
ilin same combinations of colors as No. 600S. . Each, 75c. if $7.50 Doz 

Spalding Shirts with Sash 

No. 6ED. Sanitary Cotton, sleeveless, solid color body with sash of differ- '^Lr^°°^ 

ent color. Same combinations of colors as No. 600S. Each, 75c. if $7.50 Doz. r"^"^^^^'' 

Spalding Quarter Sleeve Shirts L ^""^ 

Best Worsted, full fashioned.stock colors and sizes. Each, S3.00 -i 
CutWorsted.stock colors and sizes. Each, $l.50 * $15.00 Doz. 
Sanitary Cotton, stock colors and sizes. 50c. * White, i. 50 Doz. 

4.75 Doz. 





No. IF. 
N0.6OI 

No. 6F. 



Spalding Full Sleeve Shirts * ^''^'"'• 

No. 3D. Cotton, Flesh, White, Black Each, SI. OO 



m 



Spalding Knee Tights 

No. IB. Best Worsted, full 
jjjjj,^^ fashioned, stock colors and 
jflfl sizes. . . Pair, $3.00 
H n ill No. 6 O 4 . Cut Worsted, stock 

colors and sizes. Pair, $ 1 .50 
if $13.50 Doz. 

No. 4B. Sanitary Cotton, stock 

(i.lors and sizes. Pair, 50c. 

• White, $i. 50 if Colors, $i. 75 



Spalding 
Full Length Tights 

!f|.;;i,,i| l-jHi No. I A. Best Worsted, full 

«*UiiiJ tiiiiiiia fashioned, stock colors and 

Pair, $4.00 



Ikl I-jI: 



Sizes. 



No. IB 

No. 606. Cut Worsted, stock colors and 
sizes. . Pair, $2.00 * $21.00 Doz. 

No. 3A. Cotton, full quality. White, Black, 
■ $ 1 .00 * $9.00 Doz. 




Spalding Running Pants 

No. I . White or Black 
Sateen, fly front, lace back. 
Pair, St. 25 if $12.00 Doz. 
No. 2. White or Black 
Sateen, fly front, lace back. 
Pair, $ 1 .00 * $9.00 Doz. 
No. 3. White or Black 
Silesia, fly front, lace back. 
Pair, 75c. * $7.50 Doz. 
No. 4. White, Black or Gray 
Silesia, fly front, lace back. 
Pair, 50c. * $5.00 Doz. 




Flesh. 



Pair. 




Spalding 
Worsted Trunks 

No. I . Best Worsted, Black, 
Maroon and Navy. Pr.,$2.00 

'No.T No. 2. Cut Worsted, Navy 

and black. Special colors to order. Pr.,S I .OO 

The prices printed in italics opposite items marked with if will be quoted only on orders for one-half dozen or 
more. Quantity prices NOT allowed on items NOT marked with if 



Silk Ribbon Stripes down sides of any of these 

running pants 

25c. per pair extra. if $2.40 Doz. 

Silk Ribbon Stripe around wiist on any of 

these running pants 

25c. per pair extra. * $2.40 Doz. 

Spalding Velvet Trunks 

No. 3. Fine Velvet. Colors: 
Black, Navy, Royal Blue, Ma- 
roon. Special colors to order. 
Pair, « 1 .00 * $10.00 Doz. 
No. 4. Sateen. Black. White. 
Pair, 50c. * $5.00 Doz. 



w 



Communications A /l .C1>A Y T\f Vn A> 1&1>/>C in any of the following ^ 
addressed to fk» %!• OAAiMlIinM jOC J>ll\.\Jj> cities will receiw attet 



SyracoM 
Buffalo 



Philadelphia Washington 

Pittsburg Atlanta 

fialtiniore I New Orleans 

MontreaL Canada 



an. Edinburgh, Sydney, 
England | Scotland | Australia 



Chicago 
Cincinnati 
Cleveland 
Columbus 



St. Louis 

Kansas City 

Denver 

Detroit 



San Francisco' 

Seattle 

Minneapolis 

St. Paul 




rrTHES^^^^ 



QUALITY 



THE SPALDING OFFICIAL 
INTERCOLLEGIATE FOOT BAU 





THIS is the ONLY OFFICIAL RUGBY FOOT BALL, and is used in every 
important match played in this country. Guaranteed absolutely if seaJ 
of box is unbroken. We pack with leather case and guaranteed pure 
Para rubber bladder, (no composition), an inflater, lacing needle and rawhide lace. 

No. J5. Complete, $5.00 



We Guarantee every Spaldmg Foot Ball to be perlect in material 
and workmanship and correct in shape and size when inspected at our fac- 
tory. If any defect is discovered during the first game in which it Is used, 
or during the first day's practice use, and if returned at once, we will 
replace same under this guarantee. We do not guarantee against ordinary 
wear nor against defect in shape or size that is not discovered immediately 
after the first day's use. 

Owing to the superb quality of every Spalding Foot Ball, our customers 
have grown to expect a season's use of one ball, and at times make unreason- 
able claims under our guarantee, which we will not allow. 




j'^/i^L^^ 




^"^m 



lj»J^ ^^ Communications 

addressed to 



A* G. SPALDING & BROS* '" cities wiS receive attention 



New York 
Boston 
Syracuse 
Buffalo 



Philadelphia Washington 

Pittsburg Atlanta 

Baltimore I New Orleans 

Montreal. Canada 



Y 



London, 
England 



Edinburgh, Sydney, 
Scotland Australia 



Chicago 
Cincinnati 
Cleveland 
Columbus 



St. Louis 

Kansas City 

Denver 

Detroit 



San Francisco 

Seattle 

Minneapolis 

St. Paul 



Prices m effect July 5. 1909. Subject to change without notice 



sSbSe THE SPALDING 



"•5j^^^^?ff 



TRADEMARK "^riiif 



The Only Official Association Foot Ball 

^n Old Favorite — just as T^opular as ever 




The Spalding 
Official No. L 
Association 
^Foot BalR 

The case of our No. L Ball 
is constructed in four sections 
with capless ends, neat in ap- 
pearance and very serviceable. 
Material and w^orkmanship 
are of highest quality and fully 
guaranteed. Each ball is 
packed complete in sealed box, with pure Para rubber (no com- 
position) guaranteed bladder, foot ball inflater, rawhide lace and 
lacing needle. Contents guaranteed if seal is unbroken. 

No. L. The Spalding "Official" Association Foot Ball. $5.00 



13yE GUARANTEE every SpaldingFoot Ball 
'* to be perfect in viaterial and workmanship 
and correct in shape and size when inspected at 
our factory. If any defect is discovered during the 
first game in which it is used, or during the first 
day's practice use, and, if returned at once tee 
will replace same under this guarantee. We do 
not guarantee against ordinary wear nor against 
defect in shape or size that is not discovered im- 
mediately after the first day's use. Owing to the 
superb Quality of every Spalding Foot Ball, our 
customers have grown to expect a seaso7i's use of 
one ball, and at times make unreasonable claims 
under our guarantee, which we will not allow. 



^J'^i^.r^ 



A. G. SPALDING & BROS. "'''"^i^I'%^^^ attention 



^'^m 



New York 
Boston 

Syracuse 
Buffalo 



Philadelphia 
Pittsburg 
Baltimore 



Washington 
Atlanta 



Montreal. Canada 



New Orleans *{• London, Edinburgh, Sydney, TSf 
. Canada ' England Scotland Australia ' 



Chicago 
Cincinnati 
Cleveland 
Columbus 



St. Louis 

Kansas City 

Denver 

Detroit 



San Francisco 

Seattle 

Minneapolis 

St. Paul 



/V?«3 ia effect July 5, 1909^ Subject tg ch<ms« mthaut notice,. 



ACCEPT NO 
^SUBSTITUTE 



*ym 



D 



SPALDING EQUIPMENT 

Is used by practicaHy every "Soccer" team In the United States and Canada, In addition to many of the 
more prominent teams In the British Isles. Qnaiity of material and finish ot every article absolutely Itest. 




Spalding Association Foot Ball No. 

Regulation size, extremely well made and will give ex- 
cellent satisfaction. The case is made of best grade 
English leather and the bladder of pure Para rubber (no 
composition), fully guaranteed. Each ball packed com- 
plete with rawhide lace and lacing needle in sealed box. 
No. O. Eath, $4.00 

Spalding Association Foot Bali No. N 

Regulation size. The case of this ball is well made of 
good quality leather, pebbled graining; Packed com- 
plete with pure Para rubber (no composition), guaran- 
teed bladder, rawhide lace and lacing needle in sealed 

box Each, $2.00 

No. P. Regulation size Leather case, full size, good 
quality. Complete with pure Para rubber (no composi- 
tion), guaranteed bladder in sealed box. Each, $1.26 



Spalding ^'Official" Gaelic Foot Ball 

No. K. Made in the improved style with 8 sections and 
"black button" ends. Material and workmanship of 
highest quality and fully guaranteed. Each ball is 
packed complete in sealed box, with a pure Para rubber 
(no composition), guaranteed bladder, inflater, rawhide 
lace and lacing needle. Contents guaranteed perfect if 
seal is unbroken Each, SB.OO 



Spalding Guaranteed Association Foot Ball 
Bladders 

All Rubber Bladders bearing our Trade-Mark 
are made of Pure Para Rubber (no composi- 
tion), and are guaranteed Perfect in Material 
and Worl<manship. Note special explanation 
of guarantee on tag attached to each bladder. 
No.OA. For Nos.H and L Balls. Each.S .75 
No. OB. For No. K Ball. . " | .OO 
No. A. JorNo. OBall. . " .75 

No. SB. For Nos. N and P . " .60 





Spalding Association Foot Ball Goal Nets 

Made in accordance with official specifications. 
Heavy tarred nets, pegs, guys, and everything 
necessary except the posts and cross pieces, 
which can be put up by any carpenter. 

No. O. Per pair, complete, S I 8.00 




Commun ications 
addressed I 



A. G. SPALDING & BROS. 



In any of the following 

cities wilt receive anention. 



Philadelphia Washington \for street nvmbeks see isswe rRo.\T cover Chicago 

Pittsburg Atlanta Lf-^ »f thjs booh ^^ Cincinnati 

Baltimore I New Orleans ^y London, Edinburgh, Sydney, ^ Cleveland 
^l^treal. Canada I ' I England | Scotland | Australia I ^ I ColumbUf 



Sme THE SPALDING 



QUALITY 



sPAiDiNG ''Sntf^ppr'Sliiik 

COMBINATION »JUvl/Cl |JU1I9 



Combination prices will be quoted on five or more 
suits as specified. Different combinations may be 
made up by figuring the quantity prices on other 
articles included in catalogue. Quotations on 
special suits made promptly on request. 




No. lA SUIT No. 3A SUIT 



Consisting of Retail 

No. U Soccer Shoes. $3.50 
No. 4RC Stockings. .40 
No. 4 Running Pants. .50 
No. 6FS Shirt, quarter 
sleeve, body stripe. .75 

Price, if articles com- 

posing outfit are 
purchased singly. . $5.15 

Combination 
Price. . . 



$4.75 



No. 2A SUIT 

Consisting of Retail 

No. U Soccer Shoes. $3.50 
No, 4RC Stockings. .40 

No. 4 Running Pants. .50 
No. 60 IS Shirt, quarter 
sleeve, body stripe. 1.75 

Price, if articles com- 

posing outfit are 
purchased singly. . $6.15 

Combination 
Price. . . 



$5.50 



Consisting of 

No. U Soccer Shoes. 

No. 3RC Stockings. 

No. 6B Pants. 

No. D Shirt, sash on 
front. 

Price, if articles com- 
posmg outfit are 
purchased singly. . 

Combination 
Price. . . 



Retail 

$3.50 
.75 
1.75 

1.75 



$7.75 

$7.00 



No. 4A SUIT 

Consisting of Retail 

No. U Soccer Shoes. $3.50 

No. 4RC Stockings. .40 

No. 5 A Knicks. . 1.50 

No. 4 Flannel Shirt. 2.00 

No. 23 Belt. . .35 

Price if articles com- 

posiig outfit are 
purchased singly. . $7.75 



Combination 
Price. . . 



$7.00 



'S^Ierf^ A. G.SPALDING & hKOS.'"''"'JiJ''^.ifr'^:^i::^att^^^ 

~~. r"I I ... . • 7! I - „ ^,.^.,T. ^^.'»-„ ^1.2-. ^» o* T »..:.. 1 Cat. Cvanrlsrn 



Communications 



New York 
Boston 

Syracuse 
Buffalo 



Ptuladelpbia Washington 

Pittsburg Atlanta 

Baltimore I New Orleans 

Montreal. Canada 



y 



Edinburgh, 
Scotland 



Sydney, 
Anstralia 



Chicago 
Cincinnati 
Cleveland 
Columbus 



Kansas City 
Denver 
Detroit 



San Francisco 

Seattle 

Minneapolis 

St. Paul 



J^ces ia effect July 5, J909. Subject to change mthout notice^ 



^E THE SPALDING 



TRADEMARK "^"nlS^ 



QUALITY 



Sandow's Patent 




^ l^r Dumb Bells 



A. G. SPALDING & BROS. 

SOLE AMERICAN and CANADIAN LICENSEES 



("DiOEUGEN SANDOW, Patentee. OCl 



AN ENTIRE SYSTEM of Physical Culture is em- 
Q braced within the exercises possible with these 
'J wonderful dumb bells. 
IJj The bells are made in two halves connected 

by steel springs, the effort necessary in gripping com- 
pelling the pupil to continually devote his whole mind to 
each movement. This concentration of will power on each 
muscle involved is what is responsible for the great results 
obtained through properly exercising with them. 



Sandows Patent Spring Grip Dumb Bells 

No. 6. MEN'S. Nickel-plated; fitted with seven steel 

springs. ... Per pair, $3.00 

No. 4. LADIES*. Nickel-plated ; fitted with five steel 

springs. . .... Per pair, $2.50 

No. 2. BOYS'. Nickel-plated; fitted with four steel 

springsv . . . . Per pair, $2.00 



<oc 



We include With each pair of Sandow Dumb Bells a 

chart of exercises by Sandow and full instructions 

for using. Also a piece of selvyt cloth for keeping 

dumb bells in good condition. 




No. 2. BOYS' 



New York 
Boston 

Syracuse 
Buffalo 



Philadelphia Washington 

Pittsburg Atlanta 

JSaltimore I New Orleans 

Montreal. Canada 



FOR STREET NUMBERS SEE JNSrDE FROUT COXTR 
OF THIS BOOK 



*^ I London, I Edinburgh, I Sydney, 1^ 
T England Scotland Australia ' 



Chicago 
Cincinnati 
Cleveland 
Columbus 



St. Louis 

Kansas City 

Denver 

Detroit 



San Francisco 

Seattle 

Minneapolis 

St. Paul 



Friaa iaeffetJduluAJ^O^ Subjegt (q cha/tge without mtice. 



SK THE SPALDING 



TRADE-MARK "^Slf 



The Spaldingr Official Basket Ball 




THE ONLY 

OFFICIAL 

BASKET BALL 



WE GUARANTEE 

this ball to be perfect in ma- 
and workmanship and 
correct in shape and size 
when inspected at our fac- 
tory. If any defect is dis- 
covered during the first game 
in which it is used, or during 
the first day's practice use, 
and, if returned at once, we: 
will replace same under this 
guarantee. We do not guar- 
antee against ordinary wear 
nor against defect in shape or 
size that is not discovered im^ 
mediately after the first day's 

use. 
Owing to the superb quality 
of our No. M Basket Ball, our 
customers have grown to ex- 
pect a season's useoj one ball,, 
and at times make unreason- 
able claims under our guar- 
antee, which we will not allow. 
A. G. SPALDING & BROS. 



OFFICIALLY ADOPTED AND STANDARD. The cover is made in four sections, with 
capless ends, and of the finest and most carefully selected pebble grain English leather. 
We take the entire output of this • superior grade of leather from the English tanners, 
and in the Official Basket Ball use the choicest parts of each hide. The bladder is made 
especially for this ball of extra quality pure Para rubber (no composition. ) Each ball 
packed complete, in sealed box, With rawhide lace and lacing needle, and guaranteed per- 
fect in every detail. To provide that all official contests may be held under absolutely fair and uniform 
condit'->ns. it is stipulated that this ball must be used in all match games of either men's or women's teams. 

No. M. Spalding <* Official'' Basket Ball. Each, $6.00 



Extract irom Men's Official Rule Bool( 

Rule II-Ball. 
Sec. 3. The ball made by A. G. Spald- 
ing & Bros, shall be the official ball. 
Official balls will be ^gffKiXis. 
stamped as herewith. (c^^Vljl 
and will be in sealed S^SJTT^^ 

Sec. 4. The official ball must be 
used in all match games. 



Extract from 
Official Collegiate Rule Book 

The Spalding Official Basket 
Ball No. M is the official 
ball of the ,^<r5niS5>>^ 
Intercollegi- /7^^?N 
ate Basket V As2lIS<&{/ 
BallAssocia- ^^JacETSJs*^ 
tion, and must be used in all 
match games. 



Extract from Women's Official Rule Booli; 

Rule II- Ball. 
Sec. 3. The ball made by A. G. Spald'- 
ing & Bros shall be the official ball; 
Official balls wiF " 
stamped as herewith, /^ 
and will be in i 
boxes. 

Sec. 4. The official ball must be 
used in all match games. 



Con.n,unica^ons^^ A. G. SPALDING & BROS. 



in any of the following 

cities will receive attention 



Hew York 
Boston 
Syracuse 
Buffalo 



Philadelphia Washington \for street nvmbeks see jnside front cover 
Pittsburg Atlanta I * "^ ™js book 

Baltimore I New Orleans 
Montreal. Canada 



Chicago 
Cincinnati 
Cleveland 
Columbus 

Pricei in effect July 5, 1909. Subject to change without mtice^ 



London, 
England 



Edinburgh, 
Scotland 



Sydney, 
Australia 



St. Louis 

Kansas City 

Denver 

Detroit 



San Francisco 

Seattle 

Minneapolis 

St. Paul 



StKtUHE SPALDING 



QUALITY 



Spalding 
"Special No. E" 



/ BASKETBALL ^ 



X 



y 



No. E. Fii.L ijcijw.c grain lea- 
ther case. The bladder of pure 
Para rubber (no composition) 
and guaranteed. Each ball 
complete in sealed box, with 
rawhide lace and lacing needle. 
Each, $4.00 

Spalding 
Practice "No. 18" 



No. I 8. Giiuu iiualily leather 
cover; regulation size. Each 
ball complete in box with pure 
Para rubber (no composition) 
bladder guaranteed ; rawhide 
lace and lacing needle. 

Each, $2.50 
No. O ( . Canvas Cover, for 
holding inflated basket ball. 

Each, S 1 .00 



Spalding 
Basket Ball Score Books 

No. I . Paper cover, 10 games, I Oc. 
No. 2. Cloth cover, 25games,25c. 
No. A. Collegiate, paper cover, 

10 games. . Each, lOc, 
No. B. Collegiate, cloth cover, 

25 games. . Each, 25c. 



Spalding 

Officially adopted and must be 
used in ail match games. We 
are equipping our basket ball 
goals now with nets constructed 
so that the bottom may be left 
open in practice games to per- 
mit ball to drop through. The 
opening is closed readily by a 
draw string for match games. 
No. 80. Per pair, $4.00 



Officiar' Basket Ball Goals 



Extract from Official Rule Book 

RULE III. -GOALS 
Sec 3. The goal made 
by A. G. Spalding & 
r^l£rifi5gajTO«««f Bros, shall be the offi- 
'■"^^ MHw8»(Z?88a cial goal 

Sfx 4. The official 

goal must be used in 

all match games. 





No. 70. 



Spalding Detachable Basket Ball Goals 

No. 50. Made so that they may be detached readily 
from the wall or upright, leav- 
ing no obstruction to interfered 
with other games or with gen- 
eral gymnasium work. Same 
size basket and brace, same 
length as on ofl^cial goals. 
Spalding Practice Coals 
Japanned Iron Rings and Brackets. Complete with nets. 

Per pair. $3.00 




Per pairj S5.00 



Spalding Outdoor Goals 

The upright post is 
made of 4x6 inch se- 
lected chestnut. The 
backstop itself is made 
of tongue and groove 
chestnut, all of the 
woodwork being given 
two coats of durable 
outdoor paint. Fur- 
nished complete with 
pair of No. 80 Official 
Basket Ball Goals. 
No. I 60. Pair, $40.00 





Spalding Backstops Only for Basket Ball Goals 

These backstops are made of ^s-inch matched hard 
wood. The back of the board is reinforced by three 
cleats of 2 X Z's inch material. On flat walls the two 
end cleats extend above and below the backstop, which 
attached to the wall by bolting through these cleats. 
No. 100. Per pair, $20.00 

Spalding Thumb Protector 

No. T. A substantial support 
that players will appreciate. 
j Each, 50c. 




Spalding Bladders— Guaranteed Quality 

All rubber bladders bearing our Trade-Mark are made of pure 
Para rubber (no composition), and are guaranteed perfect in 
material and workmanship. Note special explanation of guar- 
antee on tag attached to each bladder. 

No. OM. For No. M ball Each, $1.25 

No. 16. For No. E ball "' .76 

No. A. For No. 18 ball " .75 



A. G. SPALDING & BROS* '" ""owes wufrece^ attention. 



New York 
Boston 
Syracuse 
Buffalo 



Philadelphia Washington 

Pittsburg Atlanta 

Baltimore I New Orleans 

Montreal. Canada 



FOR STKEET NUMBERS SEE JNSCDE FRO.ST COVER ChiCagO 

OF THIS BOOK ^J Cincinnati 

London, I Edinburgh, Sydney, ^ff] Cleveland 
England Scotland Australia ~ Columbus 



St. Louis 

Kansas City 

Denver 

Detroit 



San Francisco 

Seattle 

Minneapolis 

St. Paul 



Prices in effect July 5, 1909. Subject to change without notice. 



SEETHE SPAL{)ING 



TRADEMARK "^"nS^^ 



QUALITY 



ts^^ss^s^^ DdSKCI DdU 




Suits 



Combination Prices 

Apply Only on Five 

or more Suits 



No. IT SUIT 



Consisting of 

No. 6E Shirt, white. 
No. 4 Running Pants. 
No. 4RC Stockbgs. 
No. K Shoes. 

Price, if articles composing 
outfit are purchased singly 

Combination Price • 

Striping pants down sides, 20c. per pair extra 



Retail 

$ .50 
.50 
.40 
.75 

$2.15 

$1.75 



No. 2T SUIT 

Consisting of Retail 

No. 6ES or 6ED Shirt. . $ .75 

No. 4 Running Pants. . .50 

No. 4RC Stockings. . .40 

No. K Shoes. . . .75 
Price, if articles composing 

outfit are purchased singly $2.40 

Combination Price • q)iy«UU 

Striping pants down sides, 20c. per pair extra 



A. G. SPALDING & BROS/^'"?/^SI?S«««^- 



Philadelphia Washington 

Pittsburg Atlanta 

Baltimore New Orleans 

Montreal. Canada 



FOR STREET I^VMHERS SEE JNStDE FRONT COVER 



^ I London, I Edinburgh,! Sydney, 1^ 
T England Scotland Australia ' 



Chicago 
Cincinnati 
Cleveland 
Columbus 



St. Louis 

Kansas City 

Denver 

Detroit 



San Francisco 

Seattle 

Minneapolis 

St. Paul ' 



f ono ^ttMttf* #A ^l>yi 



StI1?e THE SPALDING 



mx Basket Ball 




Suits 



Combination Prices 

Apply Only on Five 

or More Suits 



No. 3T SUIT 



Consisting of 

No. 600 Shirt. 
No. 5B Pants. 
No. 3RC Stockings. 
No. K Shoes. 
Price, if articles composing 
outfit are purchased singly 

Combination Price • 

Striping pants down sides, 20c. per pair extra 



Retail 

$1.50 

1.00 

.75 

.75 

$4.00 

$3.15 



Ho. 4T SUIT 

Consisting of Retail 

No. 600S Shirt. . , $1.50 
No. 5B Pants. . .1.00 

No. SRC Stockings. . .75 
No. M Shoes. . .1.00 

Price, if articles composing 

outfit are purchased singly $4.25 

Combination Price • $d*TV 

Striping pants down sides, 20c. per pair extra 



^m 



Communications A /Z C1>AYI\flT/l A* I^Vr^C in any of the following 
addressed to A. \I. Dx ALiUinSl CC X»lvl/J. cities will receive attention. 



I New York 
Boston 
Syracuse 
Buffalo 



PhUadelphia Washington 

Pittsburg Atlanta 

Baltimore New Orleans 

Montreal. Canada 



TOR STREET MUMBERS SEE J.MSIDE FRONT COITR 



¥ 



fiF THIS BOOK 



London, Edinburgh, Sydney, 
" ■■ id Scotland Australia 



Chicago 
Cincinnati 
Cleveland 
Columbus 



St. Louis 

Kansas City 

Denver 

Detroit 



San Francisco 

Seattle 

Minneapolis 

St. Paul ' 



Prices ia fJfectJuJy 5, ISOS^Sl^^ ia diairse ivithout PQficfi^ 



StKUHE SPALDING 



Spalding Basket Ball Shoes 

Spalding Basket Ball Shoes, on account of their general satis- 
factory qualities, are worn by the most prominent teams and 
*"««*<*«* players in the country.;;;;: 




No. BBR. THE SPALDING "EXPERT" 
BASKEf BALL SHOES. Pure gum thick 
rubber soles, with special diamond 
point surface and reinforced edges 
to prevent sole spreading. Laces 
extremely far down. Made of best 
quahty black calf in highest type of 
workmanship. The soles on these 
shoes are perfectly made but we 
do not guarantee as to length of 
service. . Per pair, $8.00 



1 No. AB. SPALDING BASKET BALL 
SHOES. The red rubber suction soles 
we use on these shoes are superior 
quality and 1-16 inch thicker than 
the soles on the No. BB shoes. One 
of the principal advantages of this 
style of sole is that it enables the 
playertoobtainagood, firm purchase 
on the floor. Superior quality light 
drab chrome tan leather. Laces 
extremely far down. Pair, $5. CO 




No. BB. SPALDING BASKET BALI 
SHOES. Suction soles of good 
quality red rubber. Uppers 
of good quality black leather. 
A very popular style of basket 
ball shoe. Per pair, $3.60 

No. BEL. SPALDING BASKET 
BAIL SHOES FOR LADIES. These 
are otherwise same as No. BB 
shoe. . Per pair, $3.5 O 

No. HH. SPALDING CANVAS TOP BASKET BALL SHOES. High cut white 
canvas upper. Sole surface is similar to our popular gymnasium shoes, 
but of white, best quality rubber, twice as thick as on best rubber sole 
gymnasium shoe. Avery durable and satisfactory shoe. Pair, $2.00 
No. H. Same as No. HH, but low cut. ... " 1.75 
c ■ ' J 

Spalding Special Basket Ball Pants 

No. 6B. Good quality, either Gray or White flannel, padded lightly on 
hips ; very loose fitting. 
Per pair, $1.75 * $18.00 Doz 
No. 5B. Heavy Brown orWhite c in 
vas, padded lightly on hips ; vcr\ 
loose fitting. 
Per pair, $ I .OO • $9.00 Ih 
No. 7B. White silesia, hips lightb k- , 

1 ci-t.: X 



No. aoP, 

Ho. 40,, 



Padded full knee length pants, 
J Similar to No. 40P. but unpadded. 



padded; vei-y loose fitting. r- X 

Per pair, $ .75 -„ 
White Silesia. "■ I .OO \^:_^ 

.75 No. 40P 




fSte prices printed frt italics opposite items marked with ic tcill he quoted only on orders for one-half dozen av 
more. Quantity prices NOT allowed on items NOT marked with ic 



Communldations 
addressed to 



A. G. SPALDING & BROS. 



Wew York 
Boston 
Sfracuac 



Philadelphia 
Pittsburg 
JSaltimore 



Washington 
Atlanta 



New Orleans ^ London, Edinburgh, Sydney, njf Cleveland 



in any of the ioUowing 
c ities will receive attention, j 



Chicago 
Cincinnati 



St. Louis 

Kansas City 

Denver 



San Francisco 

Seattle 
MInneapoIB 

«» Paul M 



ACCEPT NO 
SUBSIITUTE 



THE SPALDING(jO))TRADE MARK 



GUARANTFES 
QUAUTY 



Spalding 
Gymnasimn Suits 

COMBI\ATION PRICES APPLY ONLY ON FIVE OR MORE SUITS 



No. IG SUIT 

Consisting of Retail 

No. 6E Shirt, white. $ .50 
No. 4 Running Pants. .50 
No. K Shoes. . . .75 

Price, if articles com- 

posing outfit are 
puchased singly. $1.75 



Combination 
Price . . 



$1.45 



No. 3G SUIT 

Consisting of Retail 

No. 600 Shirt. . $1.50 
No. 4 Y.M.C.A. 

Trousers. . . 1.75 

No. I Shoes. . 1 .50 

Price, if articles com- 

posing outfit are 
purchased singly. $4.75 



Combination 
Price . , 



$3.85 



ass^ ^""-""■asiTiT A. G. SPALDING & BROS. "°"?,,t'aSr^ „„,,,„„- 




No. 2G SUIT 

Consisting of Retail 

No. 6E Shirt, white. $ .50 
No. 14B Knee Pants. 1. 00 
No. K Shoes. . . .75 

Price, if articles com- 

posing outfit are 
purchased singly. $2.25 

Combinational qa 



No. 4G SUIT 

Consisting of Retail 

No. 600 Shirt. . .$1.50 
No. 605 Full Tights. 2.00 
No. I Shoes. . . 1.50 
No. 3 Trunks. . . 1.00 

Price, if articles com- 

posing outfit are 
purchased singly. $6.00 

Combination 
Price 



!$4.95 



New York 
Boston 
Syracuse 
Buffalo 



PhUadelphia Washington 
Pittsburg Atlanta 

Baltimore I New Orleans 
Montreal. Canada 



FOR STREET At.V/iK/?S SEE J.WSWE FRO^T C0\T:R CtliCagO 

^r—— 1"^""-^^""^' ^ Cincinnati 

•J* London, Edinburgh, Sydney, \*iff Cleveland 
T England Scotland Australia ~ Columbiis 



St. Louis 

Kansas City 

Denver 

Detroit 



San Francisco 

Seattle 

Minneapolis 

St. Paul 



THE SPALDING^^^TRADE-M 

GUARANTEES IIPMO ACCEPT NO 
IjT^ QUALITY ^:;;^ substitute ^ 











London 
England 



Communications addressed to 

A. G. SPALDING & BROS. 

any of the following cities will receive attention 
For street numbers see inside front cover of this book 



Edinburgh 
Scotland 



New York 
Bolialo 
Syracuse 



Boston 
Pittsburg 
Cleveland 



Philadelphia 
Washington 
Baltimore 



Chicago 
Detroit 
Atlanta 



St. Louis 
Denver 
Seattle 



Cincinnati 
Kansas City 
Minneapolis 



San Francisco 
New Orleans 
Montreal.Can. 



Fricea in ^ect JoMwaxy 5, 1909. Subject to change without notice 



THE SPALDING 

GUARANTEES I 
-r^fc QUALITY 



^^TRADE-MARK 

ISPALSiO ACCEPT NO 
%^:^ SUBSTITU TE t^ \\ 



SPALDING OFFICIAL NATIONAL LEAGUE BALL 

The Official Ball of the game for over 30 years. 
Adopted by the National League in 1878 and 
the only ball used in championship games since 
that time. No. Ir Each, $1.25 Per dozen, $15.00 

SPALDING OFFICIAL NATIONAL LEAGUE JUNIOR 

In every respect same as our Official National League 
Ball No. 1, except slightly smaller in size. Especially 
designed for junior clubs (composed of boys under 16 
years of age) and all games in which this ball is used 
will be recognized as legal games. No.Bl. Each, $1.00 



Spalding National Association Ball 

No. NA. Made in exact accordance 
with the rules governing the 
National and American Leagues 
and all clubs under the National 
Aifreement. Ea.,$1.00. Doz.,$12.00 

Spalding National Association Jr. 

No. B2. In every respect same as 
our National Association Ball 
No. NA, except slightly smaller 
in size Each, 75c. 

Spalding Public School League 

No. B3. A well made junior size 
ball. Splendid for general prac- 
tice by boys' teams. Each, 50c. 

Spalding King of the Diamond 

No. 5. Full size, of good material, 
horsehide cover. . . Each, 25c. 

Spalding Junior Professional 

No. 7B. Slightly under regular 
size, horsehide cover and very 
lively Each, 25c. 

Spalding Boys Amateur Ball 

No. 11. Nearly regulation size and 
weight, the best ball for the 
money on the market; one dozen 
balls in a box. . . . Each, 10c. 



Spalding Double Seam League Ball 

No. 0. Made with same care and 
of same material as our Official 
National League Ball. The double 
seam is used in its construction, 
rendering it doubly secure against 
rippinar. Each, $1.50 Doz.. $18.00 

Spalding City League 

No.L4. Full size and weight. Very 
well made and excellent for sren- 
eral practice. Ea., 75c. Doz., $9.00 

Spalding Professional 

No. 2. Full size ball. Made of care- 
fully selected material and first- 
class quality. ... Each. 50c 

Spalding Lively Bounder 

No. 10. Horsehide cover; the inside 
is all rubber, making it the live- 
liest ball ever offered at the 
price Each, 25c. 

Spalding Boys' Favorite 

No. 12. A good boys' lively ball; 
two-piece cover. Packed one 
dozen balls in a box. Each, 10c 

Spalding Rocket BaU 

No. 13. A good bounding ball; 
boys' size. One dozen balls in a 
box Each, 5c 



London 
England 



Communications addressed to 

A. G. SPALDING & BROS. 

in any of the following cities will receive attention 

For street numbers see inside front cover of this book 



Edinboroh 
Scotland 



New York 
Buffalo 
Syracuse 



Boston 
Pittsbnrg 
Cleveland 



Philadelphia 
Washington 
Baltimore 



Chicago 
Detroit 
Atlanta 



St. LoDis 
Denver 
Seattle 



Cincinnati 
Kansas City 
Minneapolis 



San Francisco 
New Orleans 
Montreai.CiB. 



Frieu in ifftU January S, 1909.^ Subjtet ta ehaagt without natit*:^ 





St eTHE SPALDING 



Durand-Steeli 
Lockers 

-y^r- 

Wooden lockers are objectionable^ 

because they attract vermin, absorb odors, 
can be easily broken into, and are dangerous 
on account of fire. 

Lockers made from wire mesh 6t 
expanded metal afford little secur* 
Ity, as they can be easily entered with wire cut* 
ters. Clothes placed in them become coveredl 
with dust, and the lockers themselves present 
a poor appearance, resembling animal cages 
Durand-Steel Lockers are made of finest 
grade furniture steel and are finished with 
gloss black, furnace-baked japan (400°). comparable 
to that used on hospital ware, which will never flake 
off nor require refinishing, as do paints and enamels. 





Somd <>f tTid 6,0 Ourand-Steel Lockers Installed In tnd 
Public Cymnaslums of Chicago. I2"x I5'x42', Double Tier. 

Durand-Steel Lockers are usually built with 
doors perforated full length in panel design with sides 
and backs solid. This prevents clothes in one locker 
from coming in contact with wet garments 
in adjoining lockers, while plenty of venti- 
lation is secured by having the door perfo- 
rated its entire length, but, if the purchaser 
prefers, we perforate the backs also. , 

The cost of Dnrand-Steel Lockers 
is no more than that of first-class 
'wooden lockers, and they last as long 
as the building, are sanitary, secure, and, 
in addition, are fire-proof. 

The following Standard Sizes are 
those most commonly used : 



DOUBLE TIER 
12 X 12 xSe Inch 
IS X 15 x36 Inch 
12 X 12x42 Inch 
I5x IS x42 Inch 



SINGLE TIER 
12 X 12x60 Inch 
ISx 15x60 Inch 
I2x 12x72 Inch 
15x15x72 IncK 



8U l,90Ker« In Double Tier Three Lockers In Single Tier 



Special Sizes made to order. 
We are handling lockers as a special con- 
tract business, and shipment will in every 
case be made direct from the factory in 
Chicago. If you will let us know the num- 
ber of lockers, size and arrangement, we 
shall be glad to take up, through corre- 
spondence, the matter of prices. 



Communications 
addressed to 



A. G. 



New York 
SjracDse 



misbnrg 



Boston 
Pliiladelphl^ 



Washington 

Atlanta 
Now OrUaii 



SPALDING & BROS.'^iftil^y/, '^etJ.i'7t& 

For street numbers see inside 
- front cover of this book ^ 



England 



Edinburgh 
'^Scotland 



|Wontrea| 
Canada 



Chicago 
Cincinnati 
Cleviland 



St. Lonis 



Denver 



Pricet \n effect January S, 1909.^ Subject to change uiithouljnotice^ 



1 



San Francisco 
Kansas City 
|t})nneapoU$ 




HE following index from Spalding's latest Catalogues 
will give an idea of the great variety of Athletic 
Goods manufactured by A. G. Spalding & Bros. 



Ankle Brace, Skate 
Archery 
Ash Bars 
Athletic Library 
Attachments, Chest \V«i^lit 

Bags, Bathi-ng Suit 

Bags, Caddy 

Bags, Cricket 

Bagi, Uniform 

Balls, Base 

Balls, Basket 

Ball Cleaner, Golf 

Balls, Cricket 

Balls. Goli 

Balls, Playground 

Balls, Squash 

Balls, Tennis 

Bandages, Elastic 

Bar Bells 

Bar Stalls 

Bars, Parallel 

Bases, Base Ball 

Bases, Indoor 

Basket Ball Wear 

Bathing Suits 

Bats, Base Ball 

Bats, Cricket 

Bats, Indoor 

Batting Cage, Base Ball 

Belts 

Bladders, Basket Ball 

Bladders, Foot Ball 

Bladders, Striking Bags 

Blades, Fencing 

Blouses, Umpire 

Boxing Gloves 

Caddy Badges 
Caps, Base Ball 
Caps, University 
Caps, Skull 
Center Forks, Iron 
Center Straps, Canvas 
Chest Weights 
Coats, Base Ball 
Collars, Swimming 
Combination Uniforms 
Corks, Running 
Cricket Goods 
Croquet Goods 
Cross Bars 

Discus, Olympic 
Discs, Marking 
Discs, Rubber Golf 
Disks, Striking Bag 
Dumb Bells 

Emblems 
Equestrian Pold 
Exerciser, Home 
Exhibition Clubs 

Fencing Sticks 
Field Hockey 
Finger Protection 
Flags, College 
Flags, Marking 
Foils, Fencing 
Foot Balls, Association 
Foot Balls, Rugby 
Foot Ball Goal Nets 
Foot Ball Timer 
Foul Flags 



Gloves, Base Ball 

Gloves, Cricket 

Gloves, Fencing 

Gloves, Golf 

Gloves, Handball 

Gloves. Hockey 

Glove Softener 

Goals, Basket Ball 

Goal Cage, Polo 

Goals, Foot Ball 

Goals, Hockey 

Golf Clubs 

Golf Counters 

Golfette 

Grips, Athletic 

Grips, Golf 

Guy Ropes and Pegs 

Gymnasium, Home 

Gymnasium Board, Home 

Hammers, Athletic 

Handballs 

Handle Cover, Rubber 

Hangers for Indian Clubs 

Hats, University 

Head Harness 

Hea\th Pull 

Hob Nails 

Hockey Slicks 

Hole Cutter, Golf 

Hole Rim, Golf 

Horizontal Bars 

Hurdles, Safety 

Indoor Base Ball 
Indian Clubs 
Inflaters, Foot Ball 
Inflaters, Striking Bag 
Jackets, Fencing 
Jackets, Foot Ball 
Jackets, Swimming 
Jerseys 

Knee Protectors 
Knickerbockers, Foot Ball 
Lace, Foot B511 
Lanes for Sprints 
Lawn Bowls 
Leg Guards, Crifcket 
Leg Guards, Foot Ball 
Leg Guards, Hockey 
Leg Guards, Polo 
Letters, Embroidered 
Letters, Woven 
Lockers, Durand-Steel 
Mallet, Cricket 
Markers. Tennis 
Masks, Base Ball 
Masks, Fencing 
Masks, Nose 
Masseur, Abdominal 
Mattresses 
Medicine Balls 
Megaphones 
Mitts, Base Ball 
Mitts, Handball 
Mitts, Striking Bag 
Mocassins 

Mouthpiece, Foot Ball 
Needle, Lacing 
Nets, Tennis 
Net, Volley Ball 
1 Numbers, Competitors 



Pad, Chamois, Fencing 

Pads, Foot Ball 

Paint, Golf 

Pants, Base Ball 

Pants, Basket Ball 

Pants, Boys' Knee 

Pants, Foot Ball 

Pants, Hockey 

Pants, Roller Polo 

Pants, Running 

Pistol, Starter's 

Plastrons, Fencing 

Plates, Base Ball Shoe 

Plates, Home 

Plates, Marking 

Plates, Pitchers' Box 

Plates, Teeing 

Platforms, Striking Bag 

Poles, Ski 

Poles, Vaulting 

Polo, Roller, Goods 

Protector, Abdomen 

Protector, Elbow 

Protector, Polo 

Protection for Running Shoes 

Pucks, Hockey 

Push Ball 

Pushers, Chamois 

Puttees, Golf 

Quantity Prices 
Quoits 

Racket Covers 
Rackets, Lawn Tennis 
Racket Presses 
Rackets Restrung 
Rapiers 

Reels for Tennis Posts 
Referees' Horns 
Referees' Whistle 
Rings, Exercising 
Rings, Swinging 
Rowing Machines 
Roque 

Scabbards ibr Skates 

Score Board, Golf 

Score Books, Base Ball 

Score Books, Basket Ball 

Score Books, Cricket 

Score Books, GolL 

Score Books, Tennis 

Scoring Tablets, Base Ball 

Seven-Foot Circle 

Shin Guards, Association 

Shin Guards, Rugby 

Shitv,Guards, Hockey 

Shin Guards, Polo 

Shirts, Base Ball 

Shirts, Basket Ball 

Shirts, Sleeveless 

Shoes, Base Ball 

Shoes, Basket Ball 

Shoes, Bowling 

Shoes, Cross Country 

Shoes, Cricket 

Shoes, Fencing 

Shoes, Foot Ball, Association 

Shoes, Foot Ball, Rugby 

Shoes, Golf 

Shoes, Gymnasium 

Shoes, Jumping 

Shoes, Running 



Shoes, Skating 

Shoes, Squash 

Shoes, Tennis 

Shot, Indoor 

Shot, Massage 

Skate Bags 

Skates, Hockey 

Skate Holders 

Skates, Ice 

Skates, Racing 

Skates, Rink, Ice 

Skate Rollers 

Skates, Roller 

Skates, Tubular 

Skate Straps 

Skis 

Sleeve Bands, College 

Slippers, Bathing 

Snow Shoes 

Squash Goods 

Standards, Vaulting 

Standards, Volley Ball 

Starters' Pistol 

Steel Cable 

Sticks, Polo 

Stockings 

Stop Boards 

Striking Bags 

Studs, Golf 

Stumps and Bails 

Suits, Union, Foot Ball 

Supporters 

Supporters, Ankle 

Supporters, Wrist 

Suspensories 

Sweaters 

Swimming Suits 

Swivel Striking Bags 

Swords, Fencing 

Swords, Duelling 

Tackling Machine 

Take oflf Board 

Tapes, Adhesive 

Tapes, Marking 

Tapes, Measuring 

Tees, Golf 

Tennis Posts 

Tether Tennis 

Tights 

Toboggans 

Toboggan Cushions 

Toboggan Toe Caps 

Toe Boards 

Toques 

Trapeze, Adjustable 

Trapeze, Single 

Trousers, Y. M. C. A, 

Trunks, Bathing 

Trunks, Velvet 

Trunks, Worsted 

Umpire Indicator 

Uniforms, Base Ball 

Varnish for Gut 

Volley Balls 

Water Polo Ball 

Wands, Calisthenic 

Watches, Stop 

Water Wings 

Weights, 56-lb. . t 

Whistles, Referees* / 

Whitely Exerciser // 

Wrist Machine If 



WOV 4 1909 



Standard Policy 

A Standard Quality must be inseparably linked to a Standard Policy. 

Without a definite and Standard Mercantile Policy, it is impossible for a manufacturer to long 
maintain a Standard Quality. 

To market his goods through the jobber, a manufacturer must provide a profit for the jobber as 
well as the retail dealer. To meet these conditions of Dual Profits, the manufacturer is obliged to 
set a proportionately high list price on his goods to the consumer. 

To enable the glib salesman, when booking his orders, to figure out attractive profits to both the 
jobber and retailer, these high list prices are absolutely essential; but their real purpose will have been 
served when the manufacturer has secured his order from the jobber, and the jobber has secured his 
order from the retailer. 

However, these deceptive high list prices are not fair to the consumer, who does not, and, in 
reality, is not ever expected to pay these fancy list prices. 

When the season opens for the sale of such goods, with their misleading but alluring high list 
prices, the retailer begins to realize his responsibilities, and grapples with the situation as best he 
can, by offering "special discounts," which vary with local trade conditions. 

Under this system of merchandising, the profits to both the manufacturer and the jobber are 
assured; but as there is no stability maintained in the prices to the consumer, the keen competition 
amongst the local dealers invariably leads to a demoralized cutting of prices by which the profits of 
the retailer are practically eliminated. 

This demoralization always reacts on the manufacturer. The jobber insists on lower, and still 
lower, prices. The manufacturer in his turn, meets this demand for the lowering of prices by the 
only way open to him, viz. : the cheapening and degrading of the quahty of his product. 

The foregoing conditions became so intolerable that, ten years ago, in 1899, A. G. Spalding 
& Bros, determined to rectify this demoralization in the Athletic Goods Trade, and inaugurated what 
has since become known as "The Spalding Policy." 

The "Spalding Policy" eliminates the jobber entirely, so far as Spalding Goods are concerned, 
and the retail dealer secures his supply of Spalding Athletic Goods direct from the manufacturer 
under a restricted retail price arrangement by which the retail dealer is assured a fair, legitimate and 
certain profit on all Spalding Athletic Goods, and the consumer is assured a Standard Quality and is 
protected from imposition. 

The "Spalding Policy" is decidedly for the interest and protection of the users of Athletic Goods, 
and acts in two ways: 

First— The user is assured of genuine Official Standard Athletic Goods, and 

the same fixed prices to everybody 
Second— As manufacturers, we can proceed with confidence in purchasing at 
the proper time, the very best raw materials required in the manufacture 
of our various goods, well ahead of their respective seasons, and this enables 
us to provide the necessary quantity and absolutely maintain the Spalding 
Standard of Quality. 
All retail dealers handling Spalding Athletic Goods are required to supply consumers at our 
regular printed catalogue prices— neither more nor less— the same prices that similar goods are sold 
for in our New York, Chicago and other stores. 

All Spalding dealers, as well as users of Spalding Athletic Goods, are treated exactly alike, and n^^ 
special rebates or discriminations are allowed to anyone. 

Positively, nobody; not even officers, managers, salesmen or other employes of A. G. Spalding 
& Bros., or any of their relatives or personal friends, can buy Spalding Athletic Goods at a discount 
from the regular catalogue prices. 

This, briefly, is the "Spalding Policy," which has already been in successful operation for the 
past ten years, and will be indefinitely continued. 

In other words, " The Spalding Policy " is a "square deal " for everybody. 

A. G. SPALDING & BROS. 



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standard Quality 

An article that is universally given the appellation "Standard" is thereby 
conceded to be the Criterion, to which are compared all other things of a similar nature. 
For instance, the Gold Dollar of the United States is the Standard unit of currency, 
because it must legally contain a specific proportion of pure gold, and the fact of its 
being Genuine is guaranteed by the Government Stamp thereon. As a protection to 
the users of this currency against counterfeiting and other tricks, considerable money 
is expended in maintaining a Secret Service Bureau of Experts. Under the law, citizen 
manufacturers must depend to a great extent upon Trade-Marks and similar devices 
to protect themselves against counterfeit products— without the aid of "Government 
Detectives " or " PubHc Opinion" to assist them. 

Consequently the "Consumer's Protection " against misrepresentation and "in- 
ferior quality" rests entirely upon the integrity and responsibility of the * 'Manufacturer." 

A. G. Spalding & Bros, have, by their rigorous attention to "Quality," for thirty- 
three years, caused their Trade-Mark to become known throughout the world as a 
Guarantee of Quality as dependable in their field as the U. S. Currency is in its field. 

The necessity of upholding the guarantee of the Spalding Trade-Mark and main- 
taining the Standard Quality of their Athletic Goods, is, therefore, as obvious as is the 
necessity of the Government in maintaining a Standard Currency. 

Thus each consumer is not only insuring himself but also protecting other con- 
sumers when he assists a Reliable Manufacturer in upholding his Trade-Mark and all 
that it stands for. Therefore, we urge all users of our Athletic Goods to assist us in 
maintaining the Spalding Standard of Excellence, by insisting that our Trade-Mark be 
plainly stamped on all athletic goods which they buy, because without this precaution 
our best efforts towards maintaining Standard Quality and preventing fraudulent 
substitution will be ineffectual. 

Manufacturers of Standard Articles invariably suffer the reputation of being 
high-priced, and this sentiment is fostered and emphasized by makers of " inferior 
goods," with whom low prices are the main consideration. 

A manufacturer of recognized Standard Goods, with a reputation to uphold and a 
guarantee to protect, must necessarily have higher prices than a manufacturer of cheap 
goods, whose idea of and basis for a claim for Standard Quality depends principally 
upon the eloquence of the salesman. 

We know from experience that there is no quicksand more imstable than poverty 
in quality— and we avoid this quicksand by Stand£u^ Quality. 



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A separate book covers every Athletic Spa: 
and is Official and Standard ; 

Price 10 cents each 



GRAND PRIZE 



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